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2002-2003The University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-5024

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GENERAL BULLETIN ISSUE

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

2002-2003

The University of Southern Mississippi Bulletin (USPS-652-260)

Published quarterly by The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg,

Mississippi. Periodical Class Postage Paid at Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39402-9998.

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The University of Southern Mississippi offers equal educational and employment opportunitiesto all persons without regard to age, sex, religion, color, or national origin. These provisions alsoapply to disabled individuals pursuant to current federal and state regulations subject to reason-able standards of admission and employment. All inquiries concerning discrimination should bedirected to the Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity, 221Weathersby Hall, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-5168.

Information contained in this publication is subject to change without prior notice. Any changesin this publication are on file in the President’s Office. Information contained herein shall notconstitute a binding agreement on the part of The University of Southern Mississippi.

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Students at The University of Southern Mississippi are responsible for knowing and complyingwith all requirements for their respective degrees as stated herein.

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The mascot is the Golden Eagle.

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The Contents

Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Degrees Offered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Admission Requirements and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Master’s Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Specialist’s Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Doctoral Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Non-Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

General Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Thesis/Dissertation Deadline Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

General Academic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Research Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Student Expenses, Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

University Facilities and Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

College of the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

College of Education and Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

College of Health and Human Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

College of International and Continuing Education . . . . . . .127

College of Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

College of Marine Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

College of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

College of Science and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

The University of Southern Mississippi—Gulf Coast . . . . . .204

Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

Administration and Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347

CorrespondenceRequests for a Bulletin, an application form, or information concerning admissions policiesand procedures, room and board, and tuition may be addressed to:

Graduate AdmissionsThe University of Southern MississippiBox 10066Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-0066

Website address: www-dept.usm.edu/~gradsche-mail address: [email protected]

Other correspondence may be addressed as follows:

Dean, Graduate SchoolBox 5024

Dean, College of the ArtsBox 5031

Dean, College of Business AdministrationBox 5021

Dean, College of Education and PsychologyBox 5023

Dean, College of Health and Human SciencesBox 10075

Dean, College of International and Continuing EducationBox 10047

Dean, College of Liberal ArtsBox 5004

Dean, College of Marine SciencesP.O. Box 7000Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Dean, College of NursingBox 5095

Dean, College of Science and TechnologyBox 5165

The University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, Mississippi 39406

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Academic CalendarSUMMER 2002

Monday-Friday,March 18 - 22 Advisement in departments

Monday-Friday,March 25 - April 5 Southern’s Online Accessible Records (SOAR)Web Registration

by registration window

Friday, April 12 Last day to file application for degree for Summer 2002

Friday, May 10 Application deadline for new students

Thursday, May 23 Orientation and registration for new graduate studentsResidence halls open. Advisement in departments

Friday, May 24 Registration for new graduate, reapplying, and continuing studentsMonday, May 27 Memorial Day Holiday; night classes will meetTuesday, May 28 Day Classes beginTuesday, June 25 Mid-point in semester; examinations for first-term (8W1) classes

Thursday, July 4 Independence Day Holiday (observed)Night classes will meet

Friday, July 19 Last day to file application for degree for Fall,2002 Commencement

Friday, July 26 Examinations for second-term (8W2) classes

Monday-FridayJuly 29 - August 2 Examinations for full-term classes (including night classes)

Friday, August 2 Commencement, Green Coliseum

Saturday, August 3 Residence halls close

FALL 2002Monday - Friday,

March 18 - 22 Advisement in departments

Monday - Friday,April 8 - May 3 Southern’s Online Accessible Records (SOAR)Web Registration

by registration windowFriday, August 2 Application deadline for new students

Thursday, August 15 Final orientation and registration for new undergraduate studentsResidence halls open

Friday, August 16 Registration for new graduate, reapplying, and continuing studentsMonday, August 19 Classes begin

Monday, September 2 Labor Day HolidayDay and night classes will not meet

Friday, October 11 Mid-point in Fall Semester; examinations for first-term (8W1)classes

Friday, November 1 Last day to file application for degree for Spring,2003 Commencement

Wednesday, November 276:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Holidays begin

Night classes will not meetMonday, December 2 Classes resume

Tuesday, December 3 Tuesday night examinationsFriday, December 6 Examinations for second-term (8W2) classesMonday-Friday

December 9-13 Examinations for full-term and second-term (8W2) classes(including Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night classes)

Friday, December 13 Commencement, Green Coliseum

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SPRING 2003Monday-Friday,

October 14 - 18 Advisement in departments

Monday - Friday,October 21 - Nov. 10 Southern’s Online Accessible Records (SOAR)Web Registration

by registration windowFriday, December 13 Application deadline for new students

Friday, January 3 Final orientation and registration for new undergraduate studentsResidence halls openRegistration for new graduate, reapplying, and continuing students

Monday, January 6 Classes begin

Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday (observed)Day and night classes will not meet

Friday, February 28 Mid-point in semester; final examines for first-half-term (8W1) classesMonday, March 3 Second-half-term (8W2) classes begin

Tuesday, March 4 Mardi Gras HolidayDay and night classes will not meet

Monday-Friday, March 10-14 Spring HolidaysMonday, March 17 Classes resumeSaturday, March 30 USM Day

Friday, April 11 Last day to file application for degree for Summer,2003 Commencement

Friday, April 18 Good Friday HolidayDay and night classes will not meet

Wednesday, April 30 Wednesday night class examinationsThursday, May 1 Thursday night class examinationsFriday, May 2 Final exams for second-half-term (8W2) classesMonday-Friday, May 5 - 9 Examinations (day classes and Monday and Tuesday night classes)

Friday, May 9 Commencement, Green Coliseum

Saturday, May 10 Residence halls close

SUMMER 2003

Monday-Friday,March 17 - 21 Advisement in departments

Monday-Friday,March 24 - 28 Southern’s Online Accessible Records (SOAR)Web Registration

by registration window

Friday, April 11 Last day to file application for degree for Summer 2003

Friday, May 9 Application deadline for new students

Thursday, May 22 Final orientation and registration for new undergraduate studentsResidence halls open

Friday, May 23 Registration for new graduate, reapplying, and continuing studentsMonday, May 26 Memorial Day Holiday; night classes will meetTuesday, May 27 Day Classes beginTuesday, June 24 Mid-point in semester; final exams for first-half-term (8W1) classesWednesday, June 25 Second-half-term (8W2) classes begin

Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day Holiday (observed)Night classes will meet

Friday, July 18 Last day to file application for degree for Fall,2003 Commencement

Friday, July 25 Examinations for second-half-term (8W2) classes

Monday-FridayJuly 28 - August 1 Examinations for full-term classes (including night classes)

Mississippi has awarded 110,329 degrees since the first one was conferred in 1922.

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IntroductionThe University of Southern Mississippi and its Board of Trustees were established by an act of theLegislature approved on March 30, 1910, by Governor Edmund F. Noel. Its first name was the MississippiNormal College, and its original purpose was to train teachers for the rural schools of Mississippi. OnFebruary 2, 1932, the Legislature established the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of HigherLearning and placed under its jurisdiction the five colleges and one university owned and operated by thestate. On November 3, 1942, the people of the state voted to make the Board of Trustees of StateInstitutions of Higher Learning a constitutional board for all colleges and universities of the state. TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is now operated under the jurisdiction of that constitutional board.

The act of March 30, 1910, did not provide any state money for the building of Mississippi Normal College,but did provide that localities in the state might bid for its location by offering land for a site and moneyfor constructing buildings. On September 16, 1910, the Board of Trustees accepted the bid of Hattiesburgand Forrest County to supply $250,000.00 and a free site. That site was west of the city in cut-overtimberland with great pine stumps everywhere. Contracts were let to clear the land and to build buildings.

The five permanent buildings (College Hall, Forrest County Hall, Hattiesburg Hall, the Industrial Cottage [nowthe Honor House], and the President’s Home [now the Alumni House]), a temporary wooden Dining Hall, andother necessary improvements were barely finished when the Mississippi Normal College opened on the rainymorning of September 18, 1912, with a president, a faculty of eighteen, and a student body of 200.

On October 17, 1911, Joseph Anderson Cook, Superintendent of Schools, Columbus, Mississippi, waselected president. The University of Southern Mississippi has had only seven presidents since its founding.The Board of Trustees elected Claude Bennett president effective October 10, 1928. On April 23, 1933, theBoard of Trustees elected Dr. Jennings Burton George as the third president, effective July 1, 1933. On June13, 1945, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. Robert Cecil Cook as the fourth president and he officiallyassumed office on July 1, 1945. On October 21, 1954, President Cook submitted his resignation. He serveduntil December 31, 1954, and Dr. Richard Aubrey McLemore became acting president on January 1, 1955.The Board of Trustees, on May 19, 1955, elected Dr. William David McCain as the fifth president. Heofficially assumed office on August 1, 1955, and retired as of June 30, 1975. Dr. Aubrey Keith Lucas becamethe sixth president of the University on July 1, 1975, and served until his retirement on December 31, 1996,the longest tenure of any president. Dr. Horace Weldon Fleming, Jr., served as the seventh president fromJanuary 1, 1997, until August 30, 2001. Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas returned to the presidency on September 1,2001, and served until April 30, 2002. On April 13, 2002, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. Shelby F. Thamesas the eighth president, effective May 1, 2002.

As has been stated, The University of Southern Mississippi was founded on March 30, 1910, as theMississippi Normal College. On March 7, 1924, the Legislature changed the name to State TeachersCollege. On February 8, 1940, the Legislature changed the name to Mississippi Southern College, andon February 27, 1962, the Legislature changed the name to The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Mississippi Normal College did not grant degrees in its early years, but awarded certificates for thecompletion of certain specified courses of study. On April 8, 1922, the Legislature authorized theawarding of the Bachelor of Science degree. The Bachelor of Music degree was authorized by the Boardof Trustees on June 19, 1934. The first Bachelor of Arts degree was awarded on August 20, 1940. OnMay 26, 1947, the Board of Trustees authorized the initiation of graduate work and the awarding of theMaster of Arts degree. In the years since 1947, the University’s graduate programs have developedlogically to meet the needs for professional competence beyond the academic measure of thebaccalaureate degree. Doctoral programs were first authorized by the Board of Trustees on May 20, 1959.

The administrative and academic organization of The University of Southern Mississippi is divided into thefollowing areas: Office of the University Provost, Vice President for Research, Vice President for Businessand Finance, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for University Advancement, Director ofIntercollegiate Athletics, and Vice President USM Gulf Coast. The academic area of The University ofSouthern Mississippi is organized into the College of The Arts, the College of Business Administration, theCollege of Education and Psychology, the College of Health and Human Sciences, the College ofInternational and Continuing Education, the College of Liberal Arts, the College of Marine Sciences, theCollege of Nursing, the College of Science and Technology, the Honors College, and the Graduate School.

The number of graduates is some measure of the growth of a university. The University of Southern

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Purpose StatementThe University of Southern Mississippi recognizes the interdependence of teaching, research, andservice. It is therefore dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in each of these areas, as well as in itssupport operations, with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest possible qualitythroughout the university.

The University of Southern Mississippi is committed to quality education. In its undergraduateprograms and in its graduate and professional programs that aim for national distinction, it seeks toeducate students who will be well trained in their chosen profession, whose critical thinking skillsand respect for learning will foster lifelong learning, and who recognize their obligation to contributeto their society—whether local, national, or international.

This education will be provided by a community of scholars who are dedicated to high standards oforiginal inquiry and creative expression and to the principles of intellectual freedom. The universityaffirms its support for sound research, scholarship, and creative activity that will expand theboundaries of human knowledge, inspire superior teaching, and in their applications improve thequality of life of the citizens of Mississippi and the world.

With the understanding that teaching and research must complement service to society, the Universityof Southern Mississippi pledges to pursue its goals in an educational atmosphere that affirms acommitment to the preservation of our planet’s environment and a recognition of the increasingimportance of international understanding. The University teaches respect for diversity of ideas, beliefs,and cultures, as well as for the cultural heritage of its own constituents’. It seeks to attract and nurturea faculty, staff, and student body who reflect this diversity, while working always to enhance life locallyand regionally. In short, the University of Southern Mississippi strives for excellence.

The University of Southern Mississippi values quality teaching and intellectual achievement, researchand creative expression, personal development, quality programs and services, and the maximum useof resources. These values are supported by the following goals:

• Commitment to quality teaching and intellectual achievement by encouraging learning basedon rational inquiry, problem solving, challenge, creativity, and intellectual initiative;developing an appreciation of culture and the liberal arts; attracting and retaining a highlyqualified and diverse faculty, staff, and student body; and creating an appreciation fordiversity .

• Commitment to research and creative expression by preserving and refining existing bodiesof knowledge and expanding and communicating new knowledge.

• Commitment to personal development by creating a supportive environment characterized byopportunities for leadership development; enhancing communication skills; developingcooperative attitudes in problem solving through team-work methods; creating an awarenessof the responsibility of a citizen in a democratic society; promoting healthy lifestyles withinthe University community; encouraging students to become supporting alumni; providingopportunities for developing career goals; demonstrating competence and integrity;developing an understanding of the complexities of differing cultural values in a globalenvironment; and creating an understanding of international problems.

• Commitment to quality programs and services by giving attention to our alumni and otherconstituents; increasing financial support for the University; maintaining efficient studentservices; providing a safe, well-maintained environment; maintaining an athletic program thatinstills pride and generates positive recognition; enhancing University public service to thecommunity; and developing practices that protect and preserve our environment.

• Commitment to maximizing resources through technology utilization by continuing toimprove the equipment, physical facilities, and library resources of the University; utilizingappropriate technologies to deliver programs more effectively; and advocating the usage ofmodern technology.

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General InformationPublicationsThe University of Southern Mississippi has four publications each year; the Undergraduate Bulletin,the Graduate Bulletin, the Independent Study Bulletin, and the Regional Campus Publication. Toacquire the complete programs of the University, please check each publication.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (FERPA)The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended deals with one subject only:educational records. The purpose of the law is to define, more precisely than ever has been done, whomay or may not see them. On the one hand, the law grants students guaranteed access; on the otherhand, it takes from the universities the privilege of indiscriminate disclosure.

The FERPA sets forth these main requirements:1. it allows a student access to each educational record that a university or college keeps on him or her;

2. it requires the institution to establish a policy on how students can go about seeing specific records;

3. it requires the institution to inform all students as to what rights they have under the Amendment, howthey can act on these rights according to school policy, and how they can see a copy of the policy; and

4. it requires the institution to seek student permission, in writing, before disclosing any personally identifiable record to individuals other than professional personnel employed in theuniversity or college (and others who meet certain specified requirements).

The University has developed and put into writing a policy for handling requests from students andfor disclosing personally identifiable information about students. Students are notified of their rightsunder the law by publishing the University policy in the student handbook.

Oak Ridge Associated UniversitiesSince 1992, students and faculty of The University of Southern Mississippi have benefited from its membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). ORAU is a consortium of 87 colleges anduniversities and a contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.ORAU works with its member institutions to help their students and faculty gain access to federal researchfacilities throughout the country; to keep its members informed about opportunities for fellowship,scholarship, and research appointments; and to organize research alliances among its members.

Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, the DOE facility that ORAU manages,undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates, as well as faculty enjoy access to a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Students can participate in programs covering a wide variety ofdisciplines including business, earth sciences, epidemiology, engineering, physics, geological sciences,pharmacology, ocean sciences, biomedical sciences, nuclear chemistry, and mathematics. Appointmentand program length range from one month to four years. Many of these programs are especially designedto increase the numbers of underrepresented minority students pursuing degrees in science- andengineering-related disciplines. A comprehensive listing of these programs and other opportunities, theirdisciplines, and details on locations and benefits can be found in the Resource Guide, which is availableat http://www.gov/orise/resgd.htm or by calling either of the contacts below.

ORAU’s Office of Partnership Development seeks opportunities for partnerships and alliances amongORAU’s members, private industry, and major federal facilities. Activities include facultydevelopment programs, such as the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, the VisitingIndustrial Scientist Program, and various services to chief research officers.

For more information about ORAU and its programs, contact Dr. Donald R. Cotten, ORAU Councilorfor The University of Southern Mississippi, at 601-266-5116, or contact Monnie E. Champion,ORAU Corporate Secretary, at 423-576-3306; or visit the ORAU Home Page (http://www.orau.gov).

Retention of Students and Program Completion InformationA University of Southern Mississippi Fact Book that includes information on retention and graduation is located inthe reserve material at the Circulation desk in Joseph Anderson Cook library and is available upon request.

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Sexual HarassmentThe University of Southern Mississippi, in its efforts to foster an environment of respect for thedignity and worth of all members of the University community, is committed to maintaining awork-learning environment free of sexual harassment. It is the policy of the University that nomember of its community shall sexually harass another. Any employee or student who violates thispolicy is subject to disciplinary action including termination. Sexual harassment is illegal under bothstate and federal law (USM Student Handbook 2001-2002, p. 54).

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities ActThe University of Southern Mississippi complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973and the Americans with Disability Act. No otherwise qualified handicapped person, solely on thebasis of handicap, will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjectedto discrimination in the administration of any educational program or activity, including admission oraccess thereto or in treatment or employment therein by The University of Southern Mississippi. Allreasonable accommodations must be approved through the Office for Disability Accommodations(ODA), for students, or the University 504/ADA compliance officer, for faculty/staff. Students whoneed assistance in reasonably accommodating a disability in the classroom or on campus shouldcontact the ODA coordinator at (601) 266-5024, TTY (601) 266-6837; faculty/staff should contactthe compliance officer at 266-5163, TTY 1-888-671-0051.

The University Press of MississippiThe University Press of Mississippi was founded in 1970 to encourage the dissemination of the fruits ofresearch and study through the publication of scholarly works. Functioning as the scholarly publishing arm of the state-supported universities in Mississippi, The University Press is governed by a Boardof Directors made up of one representative from each of the eight state universities, one representative from the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, and the director of the Press.

The University Press publishes more than fifty books each year. Primary areas of interest areMississippi history and literature, but manuscripts in all areas of study are welcomed.

Administrative offices of The University Press are located in the Education and Research Center ofMississippi, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, Mississippi, 39211.

The University of Southern Mississippi Alumni AssociationThe Alumni Association was established in 1917 as an organization mainly involved in functions relating toplacement service. Since its rebirth in 1946, when the Executive Committee recognized the need for aworking Alumni Association with organized alumni groups in the various counties of the state, theAssociation has operated in its present form, serving as a link between the University and its former students.

Southern Miss graduates and former students are encouraged to become active in the AlumniAssociation and its support of the University’s various academic and athletic programs. Of more than100,000 graduates since the University’s founding, the Alumni Association has enlisted in excess of18,000 paid members for the past several years.

The Association provides a number of benefits to its members, including a subscription to the quarterly The Talonmagazine, which helps graduates stay informed of campus developments and provides updates on formerclassmates. Other benefits include a waiver of out-of-state tuition fees for children of members who meet certain requirements, receipt of mailings on area alumni chapter meetings, library privileges,car decals, eligibility to join the USM Credit Union, and various other special events. The Association also producesa biannual newsletter, which is sent to all Southern Miss graduates who have accurate addresses in the database.

The Association is very active in developing other programs to support all areas of the University. Some ofthese include organizing joint district Eagle Club meetings in conjunction with the Athletic Department,sponsoring high school student nights across Mississippi and the surrounding states, and organizing bothathletic road game trips and educational excursions to such locations as Switzerland and England.

The Alumni Association also sponsored the drive to raise the funds necessary for the construction of thefirst R. C. Cook University Union building, helped set up the USM Foundation (the receptacle for all giftsto the University), and organized the Student Alumni Association, an organization comprised of hard-working, enthusiastic students involved in a variety of activities each semester to promote the University.

Organized Alumni chapters are urged to hold a meeting each year for the election of officers on oraround March 30, the date selected by the Association as USM Day in commemoration of the founding of the University on that date in 1910. All former students of USM are encouraged to gettogether in honor of the University on this date.

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USM LibrariesLibrary services at The University of Southern Mississippi are provided at four locations: the JosephAnderson Cook Library, the William David McCain Library and Archives, the Richard G. CoxLibrary, and the Gunn Education Materials Center.

The Joseph Anderson Cook LibraryThe Joseph Anderson Cook Library contains the principal collections of books, journals, microforms,music, media, and other materials which support the research and instructional programs of theUniversity at all levels. Book stacks and reading areas are intermingled throughout the building, andthe open shelf method of access to materials is utilized. Access is provided to a variety of fulltextdatabases, bibliographic databases, and Internet resources on a wide range of subjects. Thecollections are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification System. The Library iscurrently acquiring approximately 23,000 new volumes annually and maintaining 5,000 print andover 14,000 electronic journal titles.

The William David McCain Library and ArchivesThe William David McCain Library and Archives houses the special collections and archives of TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi. Resources are available for use by the public and the Universitycommunity in the Cleanth Brooks Reading Room. Materials housed in this facility do not circulateoutside the building. The online catalog and other descriptive finding aids serve as points of accessto the collections. Among the notable holdings of McCain Library and Archives are theMississippiana and Genealogy Collections; the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection; thepapers of William M. Colmer, Theodore G. Bilbo, and Paul B. Johnson; the Walen Collection ofConfederate and Civil War History; and the Cleanth Brooks Collection of belles lettres.

The Richard G. Cox LibraryThe Richard Cox Library serves as a resource center for the Gulf Coast Regional Campus and a newlibrary facility is scheduled for opening in 2002. It contains collections of print and non-printmaterials which directly support the instructional program and include 37,000 volumes in theCurriculum Lab. The Library currently subscribes to almost 400 serial titles with online, fulltextaccess to many others. Holdings on the Gulf Coast campus are supplemented by the print andelectronic resources of the Hattiesburg campus.

The Gunn Education Materials CenterThe Gunn Education Materials Center, located in Owings-McQuagge Hall, contains books and otherprinted materials, audiovisuals, and computer software which directly support the teacher educationK-12 program and graduate education programs.

The University of Southern Mississippi Museum of ArtThe University of Southern Mississippi Museum of Art was established in 1997 by the Board ofTrustees. Located in the Fine Arts Building off Southern Drive, the Museum is composed of threeexhibition galleries: The C. W. Woods Art Gallery, the Lok Exhibition Gallery, and Gallery II. Over10,000 people visit the Museum annually.

Recent exhibitions have included “The Gentle Art of Making Enemies: The Etchings of JamesMcNeill Whistler and Seymour Hayden” and “Faces of Freedom Summer: The Photographs ofHerbert Randall,” organized in conjunction with the USM Libraries and Archives. The Museum alsoexhibits works by USM art department faculty and students as well as the works of artists such asWalter Anderson, Marie Hull, Winslow Homer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Honoré Daumier, Dusti Bonge,Richmond Barthe, and Fairfield Porter.

In 2001-02, the Museum will present “The Art of Modern America: Paintings and Works on Paperfrom the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art” (August-September), “Drawings by Jim Meade” (October),an exhibition of works by USM faculty (November), and the annual senior art student exhibition(December). Following the winter break, the Museum will present a series of exhibitions entitled“Emerging Artists” that will feature the work of eight visual artists who work or live in Mississippi.

For more information about the USM Museum of Art, please call (601)266-5200.

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Accrediting AgenciesThe University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s, anddoctoral degrees. Specific academic programs as noted in this Bulletin have been accredited bythe following accreditation agencies:

AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS (314-872-8507)600 Emerson Road, Suite 300St. Louis, MO 63141-6762 USA

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (312-280-2432)50 East Huron St.Chicago, IL 60611

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (202-336-5500)750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242

AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (301-897-5700)10801 Rockville PikeRockville, MD 20852

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR DIETETICS EDUCATION (312-899-5400)216 West Jackson BoulevardChicago, IL 60606-6995

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY EDUCATION (202-452-0109)1133 15th Street, NW, Suite 300Washington, DC 20005-2710

COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION (202-887-6791)One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530Washington, DC 20036-1120

COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF COUNSELING AND RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS (703-823-9800)5999 Stevenson AvenueAlexandria, VA 22304

COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (202-789-1050)800 Eye Street, NW, Suite 202Washington, DC 20001-3710

COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION (703-683-8080)1725 Duke Street, Suite 500Alexandria, VA 22314-3457

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (703-476-3400)1900 Association DriveReston, VA 22090

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS (301-657-0270)4340 East West Highway, Suite 402Bethesda, MS 30814

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ART AND DESIGN (703-437-0700)11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21Reston, VA 22090

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (703-437-0700)11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21Reston, VA 22090

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF THEATRE (703-437-0700)11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21Reston, VA 22090

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION (202-466-7496)2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 20036-1023

NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING ACCREDITING COMMISSION (212-989-3710)350 Hudson StreetNew York, NY 10014

USM also maintains affiliation with the COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS, One DuPont Circle,N.W., Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036-1173, (202)223-3791.

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The Graduate SchoolSusan A. Siltanen, Associate DeanHattiesburg, MS 39406-5024(601) 266-4369 http://gradsch.mccain.usm.edu

The Graduate School at The University of Southern Mississippi was established in 1947 to recognizethe University’s growing responsibilities as a center of higher learning and provide an academicenvironment in which advanced research and free inquiry could develop to the advantage of both thestudent and the State. In the years since 1947, the University’s graduate programs have developedlogically on the growing points of strong undergraduate schools and departments to meet the needsfor professional competence beyond the academic measure of the baccalaureate degree.

In response to the need to offer graduate programs beyond the boundaries of the Hattiesburg Campus,the Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning in 1972 authorized the University to grantgraduate degrees on the campus at The University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Coast. Course worktaken at the Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses is considered as campus work. Graduate classestaken as part of International Programming under Hattiesburg registration and accompanied by aUSM professor are considered campus work also.

The Graduate CouncilThe Graduate School is administered by a dean executing policies determined by the GraduateCouncil. The present composition of the Graduate Council includes the Dean and Associate Dean ofthe Graduate School and elected members from the Colleges of The Arts, Business Administration,Education and Psychology, Health and Human Sciences, International and Continuing Education,Liberal Arts, Marine Sciences, Nursing, and Science and Technology. Permanent ex officio membersare the President of the University and the University Librarian. The Council elects a chair from itsregular members. The University Registrar serves as recording secretary to the Council. The Dean ofthe Graduate School serves as corresponding secretary. The Associate Dean serves asParliamentarian.

The responsibilities of the Graduate Council, representing both administration and faculty, include:

1. Determining policies of admission to the Graduate School.

2. Considering and approving graduate programs submitted to the Council through curriculum committees of each college.

3. Electing members of the Graduate Faculty upon recommendation by the academic deans.

4. Approving new courses (and deleting courses) for graduate credit.

5. Acting upon any other issues affecting graduate programs.

The graduate programs approved by the Council are carried out through the Graduate Faculty in eachdegree-granting college of the University’s academic organization.

The Graduate Admissions OfficeSusan A. Siltanen, Director of Graduate AdmissionsThe University of Southern Mississippi, Box 10066Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0066(601) 266-5137

All U.S. citizens applying to graduate programs offered on all USM campuses should send theirapplication forms, transcripts from all universities attended, and test scores to the GraduateAdmissions Office. Letters of recommendation and all other required admission materials should besent to the department.

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The Office of International Student AffairsCollege of International and Continuing EducationThe University of Southern Mississippi, Box 5151Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5151USA 601-266-4841

The Office of International Student Affairs coordinates all facets of international admissions andstudent services. The Office processes all international applications, evaluates foreign academiccredentials, and issues the appropriate immigration documents for non-immigrant foreign students.The ISA provides counseling on immigration regulations. When complete, application packets aresent to the appropriate department and then to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Graduate Student AssociationPresident, Graduate Student AssociationThe University of Southern Mississippi, Box 5024Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5024601-266-4369

The Graduate Student Association invites all graduate students to join. The GSA sponsors a varietyof activities including lectures and informal gatherings. It is affiliated with the National Associationof Graduate and Professional Students.

Degree Programs Offered*The University of Southern Mississippi offers graduate level programs in nearly every recognizedacademic discipline. Even those departments not yet ready to offer master’s or doctoral degrees areusually equipped to offer a graduate minor. In addition, master’s degrees are offered at USM, GulfCoast. For specific information about the master’s programs at Gulf Coast, please see its section inthis Bulletin.

The degrees which are offered and their majors are listed below. Refer to each department foremphasis areas.*Please note that degree offerings may change due to current program reviews. Those listed in this Bulletinare those granted as of the 2002-2003 academic year. Check with the department for current offerings.

Degrees OfferedDoctor of Education

Education: Adult Education Higher Education AdministrationEducation: Curriculum and Instruction Human PerformanceEducation: Educational Administration Science EducationEducation: Special Education

Doctor of PhilosophyAdministration of Justice Higher Education AdministrationBiological Sciences HistoryChemistry Human PerformanceCoastal Sciences International DevelopmentCommunication: Mass Communication Marine ScienceCommunication: Speech Communication Music EducationCounseling Psychology NursingEducation: Adult Education Nutrition & Food SystemsEducation: Curriculum and Instruction Polymer Science & EngineeringEducation: Educational Administration PsychologyEducation: Special Education Science EducationEnglish Scientific Computing

Doctor of Music Education

Doctor of Musical Arts

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Specialist in EducationAdult Education Higher Education AdministrationEducational Administration School CounselingEducational Research Special Education

Specialist in Library and Information Science

Master of Art Education

Master of ArtsAnthropology HistoryCommunication: Mass Communication PhilosophyCommunication: Speech Communication Political ScienceCriminal Justice PsychologyEnglish Speech and Hearing Sciences

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages

Master of Business Administration

Master of EducationAdult Education Educational Curriculum and Counseling and Personnel Services InstructionEducational Administration Special Education

Master of Fine ArtsTheatre Studio Art: Drawing/Painting

Master of Library and Information ScienceMaster of Music

Master of Music Education

Master of Professional Accountancy

Master of Public Health

Master of ScienceAnthropology Hydrographic ScienceBiological Sciences Institution ManagementChemistry Instructional TechnologyCoastal Sciences Marine ScienceCommunication: Mass Comm Marriage and Family TherapyCommunication: Speech Comm MathematicsComputer Science Medical TechnologyCounseling Psychology PhysicsCriminal Justice Political ScienceEarly Intervention Polymer ScienceEconomic Development PsychologyEducational Curriculum Public Relations

and Instruction RecreationEngineering Technology Science EducationFamily and Consumer Studies Special EducationGeography Speech and Hearing SciencesGeology Sport AdministrationHistory Technology EducationHuman Nutrition Workforce Training and DevelopmentHuman Performance

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Social Work

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Admission Requirementsand ProceduresSince applicants must always be admitted to a specific program within the Graduate School, allapplications for admission to the Graduate School are closely reviewed and must be approved by thechair of the department in which the student intends to study, by the college dean, and by the GraduateDean. U.S. citizens should obtain admission forms and should submit them to the Graduate AdmissionsOffice. International applicants should obtain admission forms from the Office of InternationalAdmissions (see Office of International Admissions section of this Bulletin for specific details).

The General sections (verbal, quantitative, and analytic sections) of the Graduate RecordExaminations (GRE) are required of all applicants to the Graduate School, except in the College ofBusiness Administration, which requires the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), insome departments of the College of Education and Psychology, which accept the Miller AnalogiesTest (MAT), in some departments in the College of Health and Human Sciences which accept othergraduate admission tests, e.g. MCAT. Prospective students should plan to take the appropriateexamination, some of which are given several times a year at a number of university testing centers,(or by computer at designated centers given on a weekly basis) early in their senior year and requestthat a copy of their scores be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. USM has a testing center (266-6123) for testing dates.

The decision to admit an applicant to pursue graduate studies at The University of SouthernMississippi results from evaluations of qualitative and quantitative information. All applicants mustprovide a completed application form and records of previous academic achievements (officialtranscripts). Applicants are required to provide letters of recommendation from persons qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and may be required to provide a writingsample/personal essay, or participate in an interview or audition. These additional criteria have beendecided upon by the departments and colleges. Admission decisions are never based solely upon atest score nor is a specific score used as a cutoff level. The departments and the Graduate Schoolconsider all of the application materials which are reviewed and contribute to the final decision. Adecision to accept an applicant into a graduate degree program is based upon not only the quality ofhis/her previous academic experience, but also on a consideration of his/her purpose of studyconcerning the opportunities in the proposed field, prior professional and employment activities, andrecommendations of the faculty in the proposed field of study.

The academic record, character, and conditions of application of the applicant must be in accordancewith the rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning andwith the laws of the State of Mississippi. The applicant must have excellent moral character inconformity with the generally accepted standards customarily in effect in the University.

The University reserves the right to cancel the admission or registration of an individual whoseattendance at the University, in the opinion of the appropriate administrative officer and the President,would not be beneficial to the student and/or to the institution.

Admission Review

Any student who is denied admission, whose admission is suspended, who questions the type ofadmission granted, or has had admission status changed, may have his or her case reviewed by theGraduate Committee for Admissions and Credits. To initiate the review procedure, the student shouldsend a written request to the Dean of the Graduate School, Box 5024, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5024.Any request for review must be made within one year of the date of the denial or suspension or itcannot be considered by the Committee.

It should be clearly understood that the admission requirements listed below represent theminimal standards set by the Graduate Council and that additional requirements and higherstandards may well be stipulated by the various department chairs. Applicants should check forsuch requirements in the departmental section of this Bulletin.

Deadlines for Graduate Admission ApplicationSummer 2002 Fall 2002 Spring 2003 Summer 2003

Graduate School May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9However, the following departments have set different application deadlines that must be met. If there is noapplication deadline indicated, the department does not accept new students that semester.

Department/School Summer 2002 Fall 2002 Spring 2003 Summer 2003Art April 1 April 1 November 1 April 1Biological Sciences February 15 September 15Business Adm. MBA/MPA April 15 July 15 November 15 April 15Chemistry/Biochemistry March 15Coastal Sciences February 15Curriculum/Instruction 1st Mon. Feb. 1st Mon. April 1st Mon. Sept. 1st Mon. Feb.Economic Development May 10 March 20 December 13 May 9Educational Leadership 2nd Friday in Jan. February 15 2nd Friday, Jan.English - Ph.D. March 15 March 15 November 15 March 15English - M.A. May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9Family/Consumer Sciences May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9

Marriage and Family Therapy March 1Foreign Language April 20 April 20 November 15 April 20Geography May 10 March 20 December 13 May 9International Development May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9Journalism & Mass Comm

Masters May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9Ph.D. March 1 March 15 September 1 March 1

Mathematics May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9Medical Technology May 10 April 1 November 1Nursing - F.N.P./Ph.D. May 10 March 1Polymer Science May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9Public Health May 10 April 15 November 1Psychology

Regular Masters May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9Masters/Ph.D. May 10 February 15

Speech & Hearing May 10 April 1 November 1Speech Communication

Masters May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9Ph.D. March 1 March 15 September 1 March 1

Social Work May 10 April 1Technology Education May 10 August 2 December 13 May 9

Types of Admission to Master’s ProgramsAn applicant may be granted regular or conditional admission to a masters program, or may takecoursework as a non-degree graduate student with permission of the department chair and graduatedean (see Regulations Governing Non-Degree Graduate Students).

I. Regular AdmissionMinimum Standards for Regular Admission are as follows:A. The applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution approved by a

recognized accrediting agency.B. The applicant must be eligible to re-enter in good standing the last college or university

attended.C. The applicant must present evidence, by official transcript, of a grade point average of at least

2.75 (figured on an A equals 4.0 scale) for the last two years of undergraduate study, and agrade point average of at least 3.0 on undergraduate courses in the field of proposed graduatestudy.

D. The applicant must have at least three (3) letters of recommendation from persons qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department orschool.

E. Applicants must present standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, or MAT or other approvedgraduate admission test). Consult specific departmental requirements for this information. Fortest information call the University Testing Center (266-6123).

F. The appropriate department chair, the college dean, and the Graduate Dean must be satisfiedthat the applicant shows promise of satisfying graduate degree requirements.

G. International students should submit TOEFL scores (call 266-6123).

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II. Conditional AdmissionA student who fails to qualify for regular admission may be admitted on a conditional basis; provided,however, such student possesses a grade point average of at least 2.50 (calculated on an A equals 4.0scale). Conditional admission can be given only upon the recommendation of the department chair, thecollege dean, and the Graduate Dean.

A conditional student at the master’s level must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.00 on thefirst nine (9) semester hours of course work numbered 500 or above or on all courses taken whilecompleting this nine (9) hour requirement. In some cases, additional requirements may be imposedby the department chair. All requirements must be met or the student will not be allowed to continueto seek a master’s degree. A student not maintaining the required grade point average after the firstnine (9) semester hours of course work, and/or failing to satisfy any additional requirements, will bereclassified as a discontinued student.

All courses taken to remove conditional admission must be taken on a campus of The University ofSouthern Mississippi. Upon recommendation of the department chair and approval by the Dean ofthe Graduate School, the conditional admission will be removed and the student reclassified as aregularly admitted student.

Types of Admission to Specialist’s ProgramsAdvanced graduate programs leading to the specialist’s degree are available to qualified students. Anapplicant may be granted regular or conditional admission to these programs, or may take coursework as a non-degree graduate student with permission of the department chair and graduate dean(see Regulations Governing Non-Degree Graduate Students).

I. Regular AdmissionMinimum Standards for Regular Admission are as follows:

A. The applicant must hold a master’s degree from an institution approved by a recognizedaccrediting agency.

B. The applicant must be eligible to re-enter in good standing the last college or university attended.C. The applicant must present evidence, by official transcript, of a grade point average of no lower

than 3.25 (figured on an A equals 4.0 scale) on previous graduate work. Applicants must alsosubmit official transcripts from all other institutions they attended.

D. The applicant must have at least three (3) letters of recommendation from persons qualified toasses the applicant’s readiness for specialist work.

E. Applicants must present results from the General test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)unless the department accepts the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)–consult specific departments forthis information. For test information call the University Testing Center (266-6123).

F. Applicants must submit other materials specified by departments, e.g., writing samples,statement of purpose, and/or resumes. See specific departmental requirements for thisinformation.

G. The appropriate department chair, college dean, and the Graduate Dean must be satisfied thatthe applicant shows promise of satisfying graduate degree requirements.

H. International students should submit TOEFL scores (call 266-6123).

II. Conditional AdmissionA student who fails to qualify for regular admission may be admitted on a conditional basis;provided, however, such student possesses a grade point average of at least 3.00 on previous graduatecoursework. Conditional admission can be given only upon the recommendation of the departmentchair, the college dean, and the Graduate Dean.

A conditional student at the specialist level must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.25 onthe first nine (9) semester hours of course work numbered 600 or above or on all courses taken whilecompleting this nine (9) hour requirement. Additional requirements may be imposed by thedepartment chair. A student should meet with the chair to be clear about these requirements. Allrequirements must be met or the student will not be allowed to continue to seek the degree. A studentnot maintaining the required grade point average after the first nine (9) semester hours of course work600 level or above or on all courses taken while meeting this requirement, and/or failing to satisfyany additional requirements, will be reclassified as a discontinued student.

All courses taken to remove conditional admission must be taken on a campus of The University ofSouthern Mississippi. Upon recommendation of the department chair and approval by the Dean ofthe Graduate School, the conditional admission will be removed and the student reclassified as aregularly admitted student.


Types of Admissions to Doctoral ProgramsAdvanced graduate programs leading to the doctoral degree are available to qualified students. Anapplicant may be granted regular or conditional admission to these programs or may take classes asa non-degree graduate student with permission of department chair and Graduate Dean (seeRegulations Governing Non-Degree Graduate Students).

II. Regular AdmissionMinimum Standards for Regular Admission are as follows:A. The applicant must hold a master’s degree from an institution approved by a recognized

accrediting agency.B. The applicant must be eligible to re-enter in good standing the last college or university attended.C. The applicant must present evidence, by official transcript, of a grade point average of no lower

than 3.50 (figured on an A equals 4.0 scale) on previous graduate course work. Applicants mustalso submit official transcripts from all other institutions they attended.

D. The applicant must have at least three (3) letters of recommendation from persons qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for doctoral work.

E. Applicants must present results from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).F. Applicants must submit other materials specified by departments, e.g., writing samples,

statement of purpose, and/or resumes. See specific departmental requirements for thisinformation. For test information call the University Testing Center (266-6123).

G. The appropriate department chair, college dean, and the Graduate Dean must be satisfied thatthe applicant shows promise of satisfying graduate degree requirements.

H. International students should submit TOEFL scores (call 266-6123).

II. Conditional AdmissionA student who fails to qualify for regular admission may be admitted on a conditional basis,provided, however, such student possesses a grade point average of at least a 3.25. Conditionaladmission can be given only upon the recommendation of the department chair, the collegedean,and the Graduate Dean.

A conditional student at the doctoral level must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on thefirst nine (9) semester hours of course work numbered 600 or above or on all courses taken whilecompleting this nine (9) hour requirement. Additional requirements may be imposed by thedepartment chair. A student should meet with the chair to be clear about these requirements. Allrequirements must be met or the student will not be allowed to continue to seek a doctoral degree.A student not maintaining the required grade point average after the first nine (9) semester hours ofcourse work 600 level or above or on all courses taken while meeting this requirement, and/orfailing to satisfy any additional requirements, will be reclassified as a discontinued student.

All courses taken to remove conditional admission must be taken on a campus of The University ofSouthern Mississippi. Upon recommendation of the department chair and approval of the Dean ofthe Graduate School, the conditional admission will be removed and the student reclassified as aregularly admitted student.

Regulations Governing Non-Degree Graduate StudentsPermission to take courses as a non-degree graduate student may be granted for any of the following reasons:

A. The student did not meet requirements for conditional or regular admission before the deadline.These admission requirements must be met and the Non-Degree status changed to conditional orregular by the end of the first full semester after the student enrolls in graduate courses in order tocontinue course work.

B. The student may or may not be able to meet admission requirements but does not desire to worktoward a graduate degree. The student may take courses for licensure.

C. The student is enrolled in another university and desires to obtain credit from The University ofSouthern Mississippi to be transferred to the graduate school in which he or she is seeking a degree.

D. Students who have been denied admission to a program, but who wish to take graduate courses, mayrequest permission to take courses as a non-degree seeking graduate student. Therefore, they musthave the permission of the chair of the department offering the course and the Dean of the GraduateSchool to register for any graduate course.

E. The student seeks admission to a certificate program and is not admitted to another graduate degree program.

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Even though a non-degree graduate student is allowed to take courses at the University, he or she has notbeen admitted to any department or to any degree program. Moreover, no credit earned beyond the master’sdegree while classified as a non-degree student may be applied toward the doctoral degree. Non-degreegraduate students must have the permission of the chair of the department offering the course andthe Dean of the Graduate School to register for any graduate course. It is the responsibility of thesestudents to check admission standards of the individual colleges before enrolling in their courses.

A non-degree graduate student must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Non-degree graduate students are not eligible for financial aid.

To be allowed to continue as a non-degree graduate student, the student must consult with thedepartment chair or academic adviser of the department in which he or she is taking courses during thefirst semester enrolled at the University regardless of whether or not the student plans to seek a degree.

No more than nine (9) semester hours earned while classified as a non-degree graduate studentwill be accepted toward a master’s degree at The University of Southern Mississippi. A studentmust, therefore, gain conditional or regular admission before completing more than nine (9)semester hours of study for additional hours to be counted toward a master’s degree.

An applicant for specialist and doctoral study may take courses as a non-degree graduate student ifthe department chair, dean, and Graduate Dean give their permission. However, no credit earned as anon-degree graduate student may be applied to doctoral degrees. All non-degree graduate students atthe advanced level must have the permission of the chair of the department offering the course andthe Dean of the Graduate School to register for any graduate course.

Limitations on University Faculty Members

Members of the faculty of The University of Southern Mississippi above the rank of instructor cannotbecome candidates for a doctoral degree at this institution. They may, however, enroll for graduatecourses as a non-degree student. Faculty members of the rank of instructor may become candidatesfor doctoral degrees at The University of Southern Mississippi on the same terms as any otheradvanced graduate student candidate.

Permission for Undergraduate Seniors to Register for Graduate Credit

Exceptionally well qualified undergraduate students at The University of Southern Mississippi mayapply to the Graduate Office for permission to take course work for graduate credit if they are withinnine (9) semester hours of meeting bachelor’s degree requirements as certified by the UniversityRegistrar. If the Graduate Dean approves, the student may then register for graduate courses up to amaximum of six (6) semester hours of graduate credit with a total course load not exceeding twelve(12) semester hours. The student must complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree within thefirst semester/term in which he or she registers for graduate courses. The student’s application foradmission to the Graduate School will not be given final approval until after he or she satisfies allrequirements for the baccalaureate degree.

An undergraduate student from another institution desiring to take graduate courses as listed aboveshould file a graduate application, have a transcript sent to the Graduate Admissions Office, andreceive permission from the department chair and Graduate Dean to take a graduate class.

Procedures for Applying for Admission (U.S. Citizens)I. Application materials are available from the Office of Graduate Admissions, Box 10066, phone (601) 266-5137,

in person at Graduate Admissions, McCain Library, room 205, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0066, or on the Web.

II. Students can also apply by Internet: web page address: http://gradsch.mccain.usm.edu

III. Students must submit a new application for each program and degree sought: master’s, specialist’s, and doctoral.

IV. All credentials (application, an official transcript from each institution attended, and standardizedtest scores) must be submitted to the Director of Graduate Admissions by the deadline published inthe University Calendar, or the departmental deadline (see Deadlines for Graduate AdmissionApplication section in this Bulletin). Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to thedepartment. Students who are not legal residents of Mississippi must pay a $25 application feewhich should be sent to the Graduate Admissions office.

V. After all credentials are received, the Graduate Admissions Office will compute the applicant’sgrade point average for the last 60 hours of baccalaureate classwork and will forward the applicationand transcript to the appropriate department chair. As soon as the application has been processed bythe department chair, the college dean concerned, and the Graduate Dean, the Office of GraduateAdmissions will notify the applicant of the University’s decision on the request for admission. Theletter from the Graduate School is the official letter of admission.

VI. If a student has been admitted but has not attended USM on that acceptance, in most programs theadmit status is good for only one year. Some departments require a new application if the studentdoes not enroll the semester he/she is admitted. After that time all paperwork (transcripts, etc.) isshredded and a student must reapply for admission.

VII. Students whose native language is not English and have recently come to the United States arerequired to take the TOEFL exam to demonstrate English proficiency.

International AdmissionsOffice of International Student Affairs

The Office of International Student Affairs coordinates all facets of international admissions andstudent services. The ISA provides counseling on immigration regulations, personal matters, cultureshock and adjustment, as well as some academic counseling in conjunction with the variousdepartments. The Office processes all international applications, evaluates foreign academiccredentials, and issues the appropriate immigration documents for the non-immigrant foreign student.Multi-cultural programming for international students and the community is also coordinated by theISA.

The ISA Office disseminates USM information to foreign schools, U.S. embassies/consulates abroad,and non-profit international organizations (such as the Institute for International Education). ThisOffice also provides information to and immigration documents for research scholars invited byvarious USM department to participate in research opportunities. For further information, write to:

DirectorOffice of International Student AffairsCollege of International and Continuing EducationThe University of Southern MississippiBox 5151Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5151U.S.A.Tel. (601) 266-4841 FAX (601) 266-5839Internet: http://www.isa.usm.edue-mail: [email protected]

The University enrolls graduate students from outside the United States. Assistance in academicand non-academic matters before and during the international student’s stay at The University isprovided by the Office of International Student Affairs.

English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose native language is other than English mustpresent the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Exceptions may bemade if the applicant has earned a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. TOEFLrequirements vary from program to program. See Admission Requirements for internationalstudents under the department listings for specific TOEFL requirements.

English Instruction: Applicants without English language proficiency can consider enrolling inthe USM English Language Institute prior to academic enrollment. For information about theEnglish Language Institute, write English Language Institute, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5065, USA.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit all application materials required by theGraduate School and departments (see appropriate sections of the Bulletin. Graduate test scores(GRE or GMAT depending on department) are also required. Official transcripts with degreesposted must be submitted for each school attended. These documents should be submitted in theirnative language with a certified English translation.

Financial Resources: In order to meet requirements for entry into the United States for study,applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to meet expected costs of their entireeducational program. Applicants must provide documented evidence of their financial resources foruniversity study since USM has no special funds for financial assistance to international students.


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Admission Procedure:1. Write to the Office of International Student Affairs, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5151 USA for

information and application forms to the University’s graduate programs.

2. Complete the forms properly and return with a $25.00 processing fee to the address above. Theapplication and supporting documents must be received no later than two (2) months prior to theregistration date desired.

3. Have all official transcripts and diplomas from all former institutions attended sent to the Officeof International Students Affairs. Please note unauthorized photo copies are NOT acceptable.Transcripts should be in native language with certified English translations.

4. Have all appropriate official test scores sent to the Office of International Student Affairs.

5. Have at least three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’sreadiness for graduate study sent to Office of International Student Affairs.

6. After all application materials are received, the applicant’s file will be sent to the appropriatedepartment and college dean, then to the Graduate Dean. The Office of Graduate Admissions willnotify the applicants of the admission decision. The letter from the Graduate School is theofficial letter of admission.

A Certificate of Eligibility for exchange Visitor Status (Form IAP-66 for a J-1 visa) or a Certificateof Eligibility for Student Status (Form I-20 for an F-1 visa) is issued only to those applicants whohave been officially admitted to the University.

ImmunizationIf born after 1956, a Certificate of Compliance is required. International students may have additionalrequirements (contact International Admissions).

General Degree RequirementsMaster’s Degree RequirementsI. Credit Hours

A minimum of thirty (30) semester hours credit is required for any master’s degree. Many departmentsrequire more than the minimum. Consult specific college and departmental requirements for additionalinformation. A 3.0 GPA in the masters program is required for graduation.

II. Time LimitationThe student must complete the master’s degree within six calendar years from the date of initialenrollment in a graduate program. Six years is the maximum age allowed for graduate credits towarda master’s degree. The Graduate Dean, under extenuating circumstances, and special petition, mayrevalidate over-age credit hours if the original credit was earned at The University of SouthernMississippi and if the department chair and dean of the college concerned approves the revalidation.The revalidation is secured by the student’s successfully passing a special examination on the course.However, any student who fails to complete the master’s degree program within the six-year timeperiod becomes subject to any changes in degree requirements made at any date six years prior tograduation. The fee charged for the special revalidation examination is $30.00 per course. The fee isto be paid before the validation examination is taken. Over-age extension courses cannot be revalidated.

III. Credit Hours LimitationsA. A minimum of fifty per cent of the credit earned at The University of Southern Mississippi must

be taken on the USM campus from which the degree is awarded.B. A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours must be in courses numbered 600 or above. C. A total of no more than nine (9) semester hours of work earned as a non-degree student may be

applied toward a master’s degree. Please note E below.D. As many as six (6) semester hours of graduate credit from other accredited institutions may be

transferred to the student’s program with the approval of the appropriate department chair and theGraduate Dean provided that the course work transferred falls within the six-year period allowed forthe degree. This coursework must carry a letter or numeric grade and cannot be a Pass/Fail course.

E. A total sum of no more than nine (9) semester hours of transfer work and non-degree work maybe applied toward a master’s degree.

IV. The Master’s CommitteeThe student’s work toward the master’s degree is either supervised by a departmental committeecomposed of a chair and at least two members recommended by the department chair and appointedby the Graduate Dean or by an experienced adviser who guides the student through the program.

V. The Minor FieldIf a minor field is required in the master’s program, it shall consist of a minimum of nine (9) semesterhours of graduate course work.

VI. Plan of Study FormThis form should be submitted to the Graduate School during the student’s first semester. Studentsshould download the plan of study form from the Graduate School web page.

VII. Continuous EnrollmentStudents are expected to enroll continuously after they have taken required course work until theycomplete their degree using the guidelines listed below.A. Students must register for one (1) hour of independent study and research (697) or thesis (698)

or project hour Fall semester and either Spring semester or Summer term if they• Have incomplete grades (Is) in one or more courses.• Have completed all course work but must take comprehensive exams.• Have not completed their thesis.• Have not completed their project.

Students must enroll for one (1) hour in the Summer term if they are using University services, e.g.,library and/or technology services.

B. Students must register for three (3) hours of 698 or project hours during the semester/term theyexpect to defend and complete the thesis or project. All required course work must be completedbefore the semester in which the student defends the thesis. The thesis must be deposited in theGraduate School or the final project given to the major professor.

C. Students must register for one (1) hour of 697 or project hour the next semester/term if they havenot deposited the thesis in the Graduate School or submitted final project to their department.

Failure to enroll for the appropriate hours will result in the student’s being discontinued from USMand require that the student reapply for admission to the program.

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D. Leave of AbsenceUnder special circumstances such as illness, family hardship, or military service a student mayrequest a leave of absence. Leaves of absence will be granted for one semester or longer ascircumstances warrant. Requests for a leave of absence should be submitted in writing to thedepartment chair or director. The chair or director will then forward his or her recommendationto the dean of the Graduate School for consideration. The Graduate Dean will notify the studentand chair or director of the decision. Normally, requests should be submitted at least onesemester before the leave of absence.

VIII. The Master’s ThesisA. The degree of Master of Arts entails the writing of a thesis (698. Thesis, 6 hrs.). For the degrees

of Master of Science and Master of Education, some programs offer a non-thesis option.Students intending to pursue a degree higher than the master’s are encouraged to write a thesis.

B. As appropriate, the Human Subjects Protection Review Committee and/or the InstitutionalAnimal Care and Use Committee must approve the thesis method before the thesis is begun. Thesigned approval forms and approval letter must be included in an appendix. (See The Use ofHuman Subjects section of this Bulletin.)

C. A separate bulletin outlining University requirements concerning the preparation of theses isavailable in the Graduate Office or on the Web at http://www-dept.usm.edu/~gradsch/gradread.html.

D. Oral Defense of Thesis. After the thesis has been accepted and after all required course workhas been completed, final oral examination on the thesis will be conducted by the student’sthesis committee and any other faculty members designated by the Graduate Dean. Theexamination will be open to any member of the graduate faculty. The Thesis Committee Chairshould submit the results of the oral defense of the thesis form to the Graduate Schoolimmediately following the defense. A copy of the thesis title page should also be submitted.

E. Students are responsible for meeting the thesis deadlines that are listed on the Thesis-Dissertation Deadline Schedule in this Bulletin and on the graduate school web page. If a studentfails to meet the final deposit deadline, his/her degree will be awarded the next semester.

IX. Graduate ReaderThe Graduate Reader insures that theses meet the University requirements. Students should makappointments with the Graduate Reader and allow ample time for revisions. Students mayphone 266-4369 or go to the Graduate School web page

X. Foreign LanguageSome master’s degree programs, particularly programs leading to the Master of Arts, include aforeign language requirement. Students should refer to the section of this Bulletin describingindividual departments and schools to determine whether specific requirements have beenestablished for a program of interest. A student may demonstrate proficiency in a foreign languageby any of several options; the particular option followed by the student must have the approval ofthe student’s advisory committee and the Dean of the Graduate School. The options are as follows:

A. Completion of six (6) graduate semester hours with grades of C or better in one of thefollowing language sequences: FRE 501-502, SPA 501-502, or GER 501-502. Thesecourses are specifically designed to meet The University of Southern Mississippi GraduateSchool foreign language requirements.

B. Completion of nine (9) semester hours (undergraduate or graduate) with grades of C orbetter in an approved foreign language. The courses listed above in option 1 may not beincluded as part of these 9 hours. The student may transfer these hours from an accreditedinstitution upon admission to the Graduate School, provided that the most advanced of thecourses was taken within the last six (6) calendar years. After admission, courses taken tosatisfy the foreign language requirement by this option must be taken at The University ofSouthern Mississippi or may be taken at another institution if written approval of the specificcourses and institution is obtained from the student’s advisory committee, the chair of theDepartment of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and the Dean of the Graduate School.

C. Students may successfully complete the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) testin French, Spanish, or German. The CLEP can be taken at many sites. Students must obtaina minimum score on the total test in one of the languages as follows: French 43; German39; Spanish 48.

D. Students whose first language is not English may use English to fulfill the proficiencyrequirement for one language by scoring in the 65th percentile (scaled score = 560 orhigher) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language. If English is used to fulfill theLanguage proficiency requirement, then the native language cannot also be used to fulfill asecond language requirement.


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E. Students fulfill the proficiency requirement for one language if they have completed anundergraduate major or a master’s degree in a foreign language at any time.

Demonstration of proficiency by any means other than these options must be done by a methodrecommended and approved by the student’s advisory committee, the Chair of the Departmentof Foreign Languages and Literatures, and the Dean of the Graduate School.

XI. Comprehensive ExamIn addition to regular examinations, final comprehensive examinations are required for master’sdegrees. The major department will determine whether the comprehensive examination will be writtenor oral or both. The written comprehensive, if required, will be prepared by the student’s committeeand will cover the area of the major field. If an oral examination is required, the chair of the student’scommittee will send written notices of the time and place of the examination. Comprehensiveexaminations, whether written or oral, will be administered no later than the last academic week of thesemester/term in which the student expects to receive the degree and the results reported by thedepartment chair to the Graduate Office no later than the last day for presenting signed theses to theGraduate Office. The examination may be administered earlier in the semester/term if the departmentso desires. A student who fails the comprehensive examination may not retake the examination untilits next regular administration and may repeat the examination only once.

XII. Application for Degree and Audit.Students should file a signed, completed Application for Degree by the specified deadline thesemester before they wish to graduate. The graduate degree Auditor will check the application. (SeeThesis-Dissertation Deadline Schedule in this Bulletin.)

Specialist’s Degree RequirementsI. Credit Hours

A minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours credit beyond the master’s degree is required for anyspecialist’s degree. Students must also meet all degree requirements relating to the master’s degree. A 3.0GPA in the Specialist program is required for graduation.

II. Time LimitationThe student must complete the specialist’s degree within six calendar years from the date of initialenrollment in a graduate program. Six years is the maximum age allowed for graduate credits towarda specialist’s degree. The Graduate Dean, under extenuating circumstances, and special petition, mayrevalidate over-age credit hours if the original credit was earned at The University of SouthernMississippi and if the department chair and dean of the college concerned approves the revalidation.The revalidation is secured by the student’s successfully passing a special examination on the course.However, any student who fails to complete the specialist’s degree program within the six-year timeperiod becomes subject to any changes in degree requirements made at any date six years prior tograduation. The fee charged for the special revalidation examination is $30.00 per course. The fee isto be paid before the validation examination is taken. Over-age extension courses cannot be revalidated.

III. Credit Hours LimitationsA. A minimum of fifty per cent of the credit earned at The University of Southern Mississippi must

be taken on the USM campus from which the degree is awarded.B. A total of no more than nine (9) semester hours of work earned as a non-degree student may be

applied toward a specialist’s degree. Please note D below.C. As many as six (6) semester hours of graduate credit from other accredited institutions may be

transferred to the student’s program with the approval of the appropriate department chair and theGraduate Dean provided that the course work transferred falls within the six-year period allowed forthe degree. This coursework must carry a letter or numeric grade and cannot be a Pass/Fail course.

D. A total sum of no more than nine (9) semester hours of transfer work and non-degree work maybe applied toward a specialist’s degree.

IV. ResidencyResidency “refers to a period during which the candidate is on the campus engaged in intensive study,sustained association with faculty members and other colleagues who share common scholarly andprofessional interests, attendance at seminars and colloquia, intensive reading and familiarizationwith library resources, consultation with specialists in other disciplines and resource centers, and theopportunity for broadened exposure to current intellectual issues as they are revealed in variouscampus offerings. In short, the requirement is not an inflicted ritual, but an opportunity.”1 Theminimum residency requirements for the specialist’s degree can be fulfilled by the completion of onefull-time semester of 9 semester hours of graduate study on campus.1R. Kruh, Council of Graduate Schools in the United States, September 1977.

V. The Specialist’s CommitteeThe student’s work toward the specialist’s degree is either supervised by a departmental committeecomposed of a chair and at least two members recommended by the department chair and appointedby the Graduate Dean or by an experienced adviser who guides the student through the program.

VI. The Minor FieldIf a minor field is required in the specialist’s program, it shall consist of a minimum of nine (9) semesterhours of graduate course work.

VII. Plan of Study FormThis form should be submitted to the Graduate School during the student’s first semester. Studentsshould download the plan of study form from the Graduate School web page.

VIII. Continuous EnrollmentStudents are expected to enroll continuously after they have taken required course work until theycomplete their degree using the guidelines listed below.A. Students must register for one (1) hour of independent study and research (797) or thesis (798)

or project hour Fall semester and either Spring semester or Summer term if they• Have incomplete grades (Is) in one or more courses.• Have completed all course work but must take comprehensive exams.• Have not completed their thesis.• Have not completed their project.

Students must enroll for one (1) hour in the Summer term if they are using University services, e.g.,library and/or technology services.

B. Students must register for three (3) hours of 798 or project hours during the semester/term theyexpect to defend and complete the thesis or project. All required course work must be completedbefore the semester in which the student defends the thesis. The thesis must be deposited in theGraduate School or the final project given to the major professor.

C. Students must register for one (1) hour of 797 or project hour the next semester/term if they havenot deposited the thesis in the Graduate School or submitted final project to their department.

Failure to enroll for the appropriate hours will result in the student’s being discontinued from USMand require that the student reapply for admission to the program.D. Leave of Absence

Under special circumstances such as illness, family hardship, or military service a student mayrequest a leave of absence. Leaves of absence will be granted for one semester or longer ascircumstances warrant. Requests for a leave of absence should be submitted in writing to thedepartment chair or director. The chair or director will then forward his or her recommendationto the dean of the Graduate School for consideration. The Graduate Dean will notify the studentand chair or director of the decision. Normally, requests should be submitted at least onesemester before the leave of absence.

IX. The Specialist’s Thesis or ProjectA. The specialist’s degree entails the writing of a thesis (798. Thesis, 6 hrs.) or completion of a

field-based project.B. As appropriate, the Human Subjects Protection Review Committee and/or the Institutional

Animal Care and Use Committee must approve the thesis method before the thesis is begun. Thesigned approval forms and approval letter must be included in an appendix. (See The Use ofHuman Subjects in Research section of this Bulletin.)

C. A separate bulletin outlining University requirements concerning the preparation of theses isavailable in the Graduate Office or on the Web at http://www-dept.usm.edu/~gradsch/gradread.html.

D. Oral Defense of Thesis. After the thesis has been accepted and after all required course workhas been completed, a final oral examination on the thesis and related fields will be conductedby the student’s thesis committee and any other faculty members designated by the GraduateDean. The examination will be open to any member of the graduate faculty. The CommitteeChair should subjit the results of oral detense of thesis form to the Graduate School immediatelyfollowing the defense. A copy of the thesis title page should also be submitted.

E. Students are responsible for meeting the thesis deadlines that are listed on the Thesis-Dissertation Deadline Schedule in this Bulletin and on the graduate school web page. If astudent fails to meet the final deposit deadline, his/her degree will be awarded the next semester.

X. Graduate ReaderThe Graduate Reader insures that theses meet the University requirements. Students should make appointments with the Graduate Reader and allow ample time for revisions.



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XI. Comprehensive ExamIn addition to regular examinations, final comprehensive examinations are required for specialist’sdegrees. The major department will determine whether the comprehensive examination will be writtenor oral or both. The written comprehensive, if required, will be prepared by the student’s committeeand will cover the area of the major field. If an oral examination is required, the chair of the student’scommittee will send written notices of the time and place of the examination. Comprehensiveexaminations, whether written or oral, will be administered no later than the last academic week of thesemester/term in which the student expects to receive the degree and the results reported by thedepartment chair to the Graduate Office no later than the last day for presenting signed theses to theGraduate Office. The examination may be administered earlier in the semester/term if the departmentso desires. A student who fails the comprehensive examination may not retake the examination untilits next regular administration and may repeat the examination only once. The Committee Chairshould send the results of the comprehensive exam form to the Graduate School no later than finalexam week.

XII. Application for Degree and Audit.Students should file a signed, completed Application for Degree by the specified deadline thesemester before they wish to graduate. The graduate degree Auditor will check the application..

Doctoral Degree RequirementsI. Credit Hours

All doctoral degrees entail a minimum of eighty-four (84) semester hours of course work beyond thebachelor’s degree or fifty-four (54) semester hours of course work beyond the master’s degree. Theresearch tool hours are not included in these hours. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

II. Time LimitationsThe student must complete the doctoral degree within eight (8) calendar years from the date of initialenrollment in a doctoral program. Six years is the maximum age allowed for coursework other thandissertation and research hours toward a graduate degree. The Graduate Dean, under extenuatingcircumstances, and special petition, may revalidate over-age credit hours if the original credit wasearned at The University of Southern Mississippi and if the department chair and dean of the collegeconcerned approves the revalidation. The revalidation is secured by the student’s successfully passinga special examination on the course. However, any student who fails to complete the doctoral degreeprogram within the eight-year time period becomes subject to any changes in degree requirementsmade at any date eight years prior to graduation. The fee charged for the special revalidationexamination is $30.00 per course. The fee is to be paid before the validation examination is taken. Over-age extension courses cannot be revalidated.

III. Credit Hour LimitationsA. Transfer of credit for graduate work done at other institutions must be approved by the

department chair and Graduate Dean. Final evaluation of and acceptance of transfer credit willnot be made until the student has been in residence for one semester/term. This graduate classwork must carry with it a letter or numeric grade and cannot be a Pass/Fail course. Transfer ofcredit for doctoral degree programs is limited to not more than six (6) semester hours or nine(9) quarter hours beyond the master’s degree. Exceptions to this restriction may be made onlywith the approval of the department chair and the Graduate Dean.

B. Credit earned as a non-degree graduate student cannot be applied toward a doctoral degree.IV. Residency

The purposes of residency are to provide a doctoral students with significant time for extensiveinvlvement with faculty, professional colleagues, and peers and to provide a period of time for concen-trated study and coursework. It is structured as a full-time experience. The following are options forsatisfying the residency requirement: (a) two consecutive terms of 12 hours each, (b) two consecutivesummer terms of 12 hours each with continuous enrollment during intervening terms, or (c) threeconsecutive full-time terms. Students must consult with individual departments regarding which ofthese options are approved and whether online or off-campus courses are approved.

V. The Doctoral CommitteeThe student’s work toward the doctoral degree is supervised by a departmental committee composedof a chair and at least four members recommended by the department chair and appointed by theGraduate Dean. Qualified individuals from outside the University may serve if they have specializedknowledge needed by the student and are approved by the Graduate Council.

VI. The Minor FieldIf a minor field is required in the doctoral program, it shall consist of twelve (12) semester hours ofgraduate course work and may consist of courses from a number of related areas. Some disciplinesdefine their own minor and may require more than twelve (12) semester hours to complete the minor.

VII. Qualifying ExamAt or near the beginning of the student’s work beyond the Master’s level the department or school

may require a preliminary examination to determine the student’s qualifications to pursue a doctoraldegree and to assist the student’s advisory committee in planning the degree program. The detailsof the qualifying examination, including the time, date, and place of administration, will bedetermined by the particular department. The results of the qualifying exam form should besubmitted to the Graduate School.

VIII. Plan of Study FormThis form should be submitted to the Graduate School by the student’s second semester.

IX. Research ToolsEach doctoral degree program has a research tool(s) requirement that is determined by thedepartment. Consult the department for the specific requirements. Credit hours in the research toolsarea do not count toward the minimum hours for degree completion (see Doctoral DegreeRequirements - I. Credit Hours in this Bulletin).

X. Comprehensive ExamAt the completion of specified required course work and other examinations, the doctoral studentis required to take a written and/or oral comprehensive examination in his or her major and minorfield. A student who does unsatisfactory work on the comprehensive examination may be granted asecond examination at the next regularly scheduled time, or later. The student’s doctoral committeewill recommend the conditions to be met before the examination may be repeated. The compre-hensive examinations may be retaken only once. The comprehensive examination should besuccessfully completed either before the first formal prospectus meeting or before substantialresearch is completed for the dissertation.

XI. Continuous EnrollmentStudents are expected to enroll continuously after they have taken required course work until theycomplete their degree using the guidelines listed below.A. Students must register for one (1) hour of independent study and research (797) or dissertation

(898) or project hour Fall semester and either Spring semester or Summer term if they• Have incomplete grades (Is) in one or more courses.• Have completed all course work but must take comprehensive exams.• Have not been admitted to candidacy.• Have not completed their dissertation.

Students must enroll for one (1) hours in the Summer term if they are using University services, e.g.,library and/or technology services.

B. Students must register for three (3) hours of 898 during the semester/term they expect to defendand complete the dissertation. All required course work must be completed before the semesterin which the student defends the dissertation. The dissertation must be deposited in the GraduateSchool.

C. Students must register for one (1) hour of 797 or 898 the next semester/term if they have notdeposited the dissertation in the Graduate School.

Failure to enroll for the appropriate hours will result in the student’s being discontinued from USMand require that the student reapply for admission to the program.D. Leave of Absence

Under special circumstances such as illness, family hardship, or military service a student mayrequest a leave of absence. Leaves of absence will be granted for one semester or longer ascircumstances warrant. Requests for a leave of absence should be submitted in writing to thedepartment chair or director. The chair or director will then forward his or her recommendationto the dean of the Graduate School for consideration. The Graduate Dean will notify the studentand chair or director of the decision. Normally, requests should be submitted at least onesemester before the leave of absence.

XII. The DissertationA. The dissertation topic must be approved by the student’s major professor and advisory

committee and must be an original and significant contribution to knowledge in the chosen field.As appropriate, the Human Subjects Protection Review Committee and/or the InstitutionalAnimal Care and Use Committee must approve the method before the study is begun. The signedapproval forms and the approval letter must be included in an appendix of the dissertation. (SeeHuman Subjects Protection Review Committee section of this Bulletin.)

B. A separate bulletin outlining University requirements concerning the preparation of dissertations isavailable in the Graduate Office and on the Web at http://www-dept.usm.edu/~gradsch/gradread.html.

C. The student must complete a total of twelve (12) hours of 898 - Dissertation.D. The Graduate Reader insures that dissertations meet the university requirements. Students


should make appointments with the Graduate Reader and allow ample time for revisions.E. Students are responsible for meeting the dissertation deadlines that are listed on the Thesis-

Dissertation Deadline Schedule in this Bulletin and on the graduate school web page. If astudents fails to meet the final deposit deadline, his/her degree will be awarded the nextsemester. The student must enroll for one (1) hour of 797 that semester.

F. The Dissertation Oral Defense. After the dissertation has been accepted and at least six weeksbefore the candidate is scheduled to receive the degree, a final oral examination of the disser-tation and related fields will be conducted by the student’s doctoral committee and any otherfaculty members designated by the Graduate dean. The examination will be open to anymember of the graduate faculty. The results of the oral defense form should be submitted tothe Graduate School immediately following the defense. After the doctoral committeemembers have been adequately consulted about the results of the student’s research as well asthe form and condition of the dissertation, the committee chair will schedule the defense withthe Graduate School and other appropriate offices at least ten working days in advance of thedefense. The meeting will be open to any member of the faculty and, at the discretion of thechair, may be opened to the public.

The chair, with advice from the committee, has complete authority for the conduct of thedefense. The chair may recognize those wishing to ask questions about the candidate’s research.Questions and resulting discussion should be appropriate for this important event. The chairmay end the open part of the defense by restricting the meeting to the committee after anappropriate time. Discussion of the results of the defense must be limited to the committeemembers. A majority vote will determine the result of the defense and shall be reported to theGraduate School at the close of the meeting by the chair of the doctoral committee.

XIII. DocumentsThe doctoral student must have the documents listed below on file with the Graduate School.Students are advised to check their files in the Graduate School for completeness of documentation.A. Qualifying Exam Results Form. The department chair or director of graduate studies should

send a letter to the graduate school indicating that the student has completed the qualifyingexam if it is required.

B. Doctoral Committee Appointment Form. The department chair or director of graduate studiesshould send a letter to the Graduate School indicating who will serve on the student’s committee.The Graduate School sends a letter of appointment to the committee members and adviser.

C. Plan of Study Form. This form must be submitted to the Graduate School during the student’ssecond semester. (See Graduate School web page).

D. Comprehensive Exam Results Letter. The doctoral committee chair should submit the resultsof the comprehensive exam form to the Graduate School.

E. Application for Candidacy. After completing all the requirements for the doctoral degreeother than the dissertation and at least one semester prior to graduation, the student must filetwo copies of the Application for Candidacy form with the Graduate School and one copy withthe adviser, before or at the time the Application for Degree is filed. Verification of completionof the research tools, e.g., foreign language, statistics, computer science, should accompany theApplication for Candidacy.

F. Application for Degree. The student should present two copies of the Application for Degreeform, stamped by the Business Office to verify payment of fees to the Graduate School duringthe semester preceding that of graduation.

G. A Dissertation Prospectus Approval Letter should be sent to the Graduate School when thestudent’s prospectus is approved. Students are reminded to secure approval of the Human SubjectsReview Committee or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee if necessary.

H. Dissertation Defense Results Form. The doctoral committee chair should submitthe results ofthe oral defense of the dissertation form to the Graduate School immediately following thedefense. A copy of the dissertation title page should also be submitted.


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Thesis/Dissertation Deadline ScheduleThis schedule replaces all previous documents concerning deadlines for candidates, major professors,and their committees.

Graduation DatesRequirement December 2002 May 2003 August 2003

Last day to submit application July 19, 2002 November 1, 2002 April 11, 2003for admission to candidacy (Doctoral Only).

Last day to submit application July 19, 2002 November 1, 2002 April 11, 2003form for degree (Master’s,Specialist, Doctoral).

Dissertation proposal approval July 19, 2002 November 1, 2002 April 11, 2003by memo to Graduate School.

Last day to contact graduate September 20, 2002 February 14, 2003 May 9, 2003reader regarding manuscript production

Last day to submit final draft October 18, 2002 March 21, 2003 June 13, 2003to the major professor for corrections (Some major professors may require an earlier submission.)

Last day to have title page October 18, 2002 March 21, 2003 June 13, 2003to graduate reader for approval. Title page must be approved by the graduate reader beforeit is signed by the committee.

Last day for Thesis or November 1, 2002 March 28, 2003 June 20, 2003Dissertation defense.

Last day for results of oral November 1, 2002 March 28, 2003 June 20, 2003defense of dissertation form to be filed in Graduate School by the committee chair. A copy of the title page of dissertation must be filed also if the student successfully defends the dissertation.

Last day to submit thesis or November 8, 2002 April 4, 2003 June 27, 2003dissertation to the graduate reader for proofing and final approval.Last day dissertation may be November 29, 2002 April 25, 2003 July 18, 2003deposited in the Graduate School for graduation.Last day thesis may be December 13, 2002 May 9, 2003 August 1, 2003deposited in the Graduate School for graduation.Commencement December 13, 2002 May 9, 2003 August 1, 2003Green Coliseum


General Academic InformationRegistrationIt is reasonable to assume that a graduate student accepts full responsibility for knowing the policiesand regulations of the Graduate School and the departmental requirements relevant to his or herindividual degree program. Only the general academic regulations and requirements governing allgraduate programs are given below. Specific requirements pertaining to individual degree programsare outlined within the department sections.

Students should pre-register each semester at the designated time using SOAR on the web. Specificdirections are published in the Class Schedule Guide. Students who pre-register must pay minimumpayment (if applicable) by the due date or there will be an additional PRE-REGISTRATION FEE OF$100 added to their accounts. Classes will be dropped at a later date for non-payment.

Registration will continue after the close of the scheduled registration period (see Calendar) for five class days.

A late registration fee will be charged to all students registering after the scheduled registrationperiod. The fee is fifty dollars ($50.00).

Add/Drop/WithdrawalA student is permitted to drop a course without academic penalty up to and including approved datespublished in the Class Schedule Guide. After the deadline, a student may drop a course only in the eventof extenuating circumstances and with permission of the instructor, department chair, and dean of thecollege offering the course, at which time the student will receive a grade of WP or WF.A student is permitted to add a course after the deadline of five class days with the permission of theinstructor, department chair, and dean of the college offering the course and dean of Graduate School.However, a student will not be allowed to add a course after the last day to drop without academicpenalty as published in the Class Schedule Guide. Adding classes after the 100% refund period couldresult in additional tuition charges.A student withdrawing from the University prior to the deadline for dropping classes will not receiveany grades. His or her record will show the date of withdrawal only. A student withdrawing after thedeadline for dropping courses will receive a grade of WP or a grade of WF.

Withdrawal ProceduresA student finding it necessary to withdraw from the University must begin the process with thedean of his or her college who shall initiate the Withdrawal and Refund Authorization Form. Astudent who is undecided on a major must begin the process in the dean’s office of the College ofLiberal Arts where the Withdrawal and Refund Authorization Form will be initiated. The Webmay not be utilized to withdraw.

Refund PolicyThe withdrawal deadline for receipt of a grade has nothing to do with the refund schedule for fees. A studentwho officially withdraws after enrollment may obtain a refund in accordance with the refund policy. Uponnotification to the Registrar and Business Services offices, a review will be made on a case-by-case basisfor withdrawals that did not follow official withdrawal policy.Appeals for refunds due to extenuating circumstances may be made in writing to:

Business ServicesThe University of Southern MississippiBox 5133Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5133

Course WorkCourses open to graduate students for graduate credit are those numbered 500 or above. All graduatecoursework, including 500 level courses, shall have a research component which is included in the final grade.

Many courses have certain prerequisites. A student who wishes to register for a particular course mustsatisfy the department concerned that he or she has had preparation adequate for admission to the course.

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The general regulation that degree work must be completed within a six-year period applies toall course work. A grade-point average of B or better must be maintained to be in good standing.Students whose grade point average falls below a 3.0 will be placed on probation (see Probationsection of this Bulletin). The use of the Pass/Fail option at the Graduate level for any course MUSTBE APPROVED BY THE GRADUATE COUNCIL. On the recommendation of the student’scommittee or major professor, a student may retake one graduate level course in order to improvehis/her grade point average.

AbsencesStudents are expected to attend class each time the class meets. When it is necessary that a student be absentfrom a class, it is a students responsibility to provide an explanation to the professor. Class attendance policywill be set by the professor who is expected to set a reasonable policy with respect to documented absencesthat are truly beyond the student’s control. It will be the responsibility of each professor to notify his or herclass in writing at the onset of each semester as to the attendance requirements.

Academic HonestyWhen cheating is discovered, the faculty member may give the student an F on the work involved orin the course. If further disciplinary action is deemed appropriate, the student should be reported tothe dean of students.

In addition to being a violation of academic honesty, cheating violates the Code of Student Conductand may be grounds for probation, suspension, and/or expulsion.

Students on disciplinary suspension may not enroll in any courses offered by The University ofSouthern Mississippi.

Plagiarism*Plagiarism is scholarly theft, and it is defined as the unacknowledged use of secondary sources. Morespecifically, any written or oral presentation in which the writer or speaker does not distinguish clearlybetween original and borrowed material constitutes plagiarism.

Because students, as scholars, must make frequent use of the concepts and facts developed by otherscholars, plagiarism is not the mere use of another’s facts and ideas. However, it is plagiarism whenstudents present the work of other scholars as if it were their own work.Plagiarism is committed in a number of ways:

1. Reproducing another author’s writing as if it were one’s own.2. Paraphrasing another author’s work without citing the original.3. Borrowing from another author’s ideas, even though those ideas are reworded, without giving credit.4. Copying another author’s organization without giving credit.

Plagiarism is a serious offense. An act of plagiarism may lead to a failing grade on the paper and in thecourse, as well as sanctions that may be imposed by the student judicial system.*Taken from Student Handbook

Final ExaminationsExaminations will be held as published in the Class Schedule Guide. No final examinations are permittedprior to the scheduled examination period (see Calendar). A student who is absent from the finalexamination without valid reason approved by the Office of the Provost forfeits credit for the semester.

Course LoadsI. Although the maximum load of a full-time graduate student for the fall and spring semesters is

sixteen (16) semester hours with permission of the Graduate Dean, the normal load for a full-timegraduate student is generally considered to be twelve (12) semester hours.

II. The minimum load for a full-time graduate student is nine (9) semester hours for students living inPine Haven, using the services of the Clinic, using the services of Veteran’s Affairs, or using othersimilar services of the University (Spring and/or Fall).

III. The minimum load for a graduate assistant teaching one undergraduate class or its equivalent is 12(twelve) hours to receive tuition waiver in fall or spring semester. The maximum load for a graduateassistant is 13 (thirteen) hours.


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IV. In no case may the total hours involved in a student’s program, including both the course work andthe assistantship assignment, exceed sixteen (16) hours.

V. The maximum load for any graduate student in the summer session is twelve (12) hours. Theminimum for Summer is seven (7) hours, nine (9) hours to receive tuition waiver.

VI. The courses numbered 697 and 797—Independent Study and Research—may be taken for anyamount of credit (up to a maximum of sixteen (16) hours in any one semester) with the exceptionthat students who are not in residence but who are actively working on a thesis, research problem, ordissertation, and consulting with the major professor or making use of the library or other Universityfacilities must enroll for at least one (1) hour (see Continuous Enrollment sections) each semester.

VII. Students enrolling only for 698, 798, or 898 or courses entitled “Internship,” should enroll for aminimum of three hours, or PSY 796 for a minimum of four hours.

VIII. Students enrolling only for 691, 791, or 891 (or other courses titled “Research in...”) should enrollfor a minimum of three hours.

Grading SystemA — indicates excellent work and carries 4 quality points per semester hour.

B — indicates good work and carries 3 quality points per semester hour.

C — indicates average work and carries 2 quality points per semester hour.

D — indicates inferior work and carries 1 quality point per semester hour.

E — indicates a course in progress. Not included in the grade point average, a grade of E shallbe awarded for graduate thesis, recital and dissertation courses and for such self-paced orskill courses as the Academic and/or Graduate Council may designate. An E shall bechanged to a P only in the case of credit for thesis and dissertation and then only for thelast recorded credit for these courses. Otherwise, the E remains on the record indicatingthat to receive credit the student must re-register for the course, repeating it on a regularbasis until completing it. Upon completion, the appropriate grade, whether P or valuative,shall be assigned.

F — indicates failure and carries no quality points.

I — indicates that a student was unable to complete course requirements by the end of the termbecause of extraordinary circumstances beyond his or her control. Poor performance orunexplained absences are not justification for the assignment of an I. If an I has not beenremoved by the end of the next semester (excluding summer term), it automatically becomesan F. Students are prohibited from enrolling in any course for which the current grade is I.

AW—indicates administrative withdrawal.

WP—indicates withdrawal from a course passing after the deadline for dropping courses.

WF—indicates withdrawal from a course failing after the deadline for dropping courses. (This gradeis computed in the GPA as F.)

P — indicates a passing grade in courses taken on a pass-fail basis (does not count in computingGPA).

*Beginning Fall 2003 the graduate grading system will employ plus and minus notations that will affect GPA.

ProbationA student whose cumulative graduate grade point average (GPA) or whose program grade point averagefalls below 3.0 will be placed on probation. That student must attain a cumulative 3.0 GPA by the end ofthe following (probationary) semester including summer, if the student is enrolled summer term. Astudent who fails to achieve a 3.0 at the end of the probationary semester can be reclassified as a discon-tinued student. Departments may set more stringent probationary conditions. A new application isrequired for consideration to reenter the program.

Students may request an appeal of reclassification by writing to Dr. Donald R. Cotten, Dean of theGraduate School, Box 5024 and requesting an appeals hearing.

Grade Review PolicyThe instructor (defined as one who has the responsibility for a class, special problem, thesis, ordissertation) has the authority in his or her class over all matters affecting the conduct of the class,including the assignment of grades. Student performance should be evaluated according to academiccriteria made available to all students within the first two weeks of each semester. Grades should not

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When a student disagrees with the final grade given by an instructor, fair play requires the opportunityfor an orderly appellate procedure. A student must initiate the appeal procedure within 30 school days(excluding Saturday, Sunday, and official student holidays) of the beginning of the semestersubsequent to the one in which the grade was awarded, or 120 calendar days after the issuance ofspring semester grades, should the student not be enrolled during the summer term. The procedureassures due process for both the instructor and student. For policies and procedures governing gradereview, contact the Dean of the Graduate School or the Office of the Provost.

Administrative WithdrawalA university transcript is a legal document that provides a true and accurate account of academicperformance. Any alteration of the history of academic performance as reported by a universitytranscript should be done only if there is an obvious rationale for doing so.

On rare occasions, academic performance is severely affected by some emotional or personal disasterbeyond the control of the student. If a timely withdrawal was impossible or overlooked, a procedureknown as administrative withdrawal may offer a remedy.

A student who wishes to petition for an administrative withdrawal should be aware of the followingcriteria in considering the request.

a. The student’s academic record under review indicates a clear and consistent pattern of good academic performance prior to and subsequent to the semester in question if he or she is currently enrolled.

b. The problem encountered by the student was debilitating and beyond his or her control.c. The student is able to document the nature and extent of the problem

The following guidelines pertain to a petition for administrative withdrawal.a. A petition for administrative withdrawal will be considered only if it is filed prior to graduation.b. Relief by administrative withdrawal will be limited to one semester.c. The grade of administrative withdrawal (“AW”) will be assigned to all courses taken during the

semester in question.d. Administrative withdrawal must be approved by the dean of the college in which the student was

enrolled during the semester in question and by the provost. A student may request administrative withdrawal only once during his or her academic career, and that request must be limited to one particular semester.

A petition for administrative withdrawal must contain the following.a. A concise but thorough statement of the circumstances responsible for the poor academic

performance.b. Evidence (e.g., a medical diagnosis) supporting claims made in the statement.c. A complete set of official transcripts exhibiting all college-level course work.

Petitions for administrative withdrawal will be acted on within five working days after receipt by thedean of the college.

TranscriptsAn official transcript is the reproduction of a complete, unabridged permanent academic recordvalidated with the University seal, facsimile signature of the Registrar, and date of issue. A Key toTranscript is included, which contains a full statement of pertinent definitions. Currently enrolled aswell as former undergraduate and graduate students may obtain an official transcript by writing theOffice of the University Registrar, Box 5006, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406-5006. Transcripts arenot released when there is an indebtedness to the University.

Research PoliciesThe Use of Human Subjects in Research (Institutional Review Board)The University of Southern Mississippi and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services haveestablished standards and guidelines to protect individuals from risks associated with participation assubjects in research studies. The University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible forensuring that adequate safeguards are in place to minimize the risk to individuals involved in suchstudies. The IRB, through an appointed chairperson, reports directly to the Vice President forResearch. The IRB acts as a monitor to ensure that the University’s research using people as partic-ipants is in compliance with the U.S. DHHS policies and other procedures.


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All investigations, experiments, surveys, or demonstrations involving human subjects, regardless offunding or the source of the funds, must be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Boardbefore the activity is begun. This includes activities in which a faculty member is supervisingresearch activities, including class projects, master’s theses, specialist’s thesis and projects, anddoctoral dissertations.

Application forms for submission of protocols for review by the Institutional Review Board are availablefrom each college’s representative. Prior to submitting the required copies of an application forapproval by the IRB, students should do the following: (1) have the application approved by theirthesis, project, or dissertation director or professor teaching a course, (2) secure the appropriatesignatures, and (3) have the application reviewed by their college representative to the InstitutionalReview Board.

The signed and approved IRB application forms and approval letter should be included in anappendix of the thesis, project, and/or dissertation. The names of the college representatives to theIRB may be obtained from the college dean’s office, and the Graduate School.

Institutional Animal Care and Use CommitteeThe Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a standing committee of theUniversity. The IACUC is qualified through the experience and expertise of its members to overseethe University’s animal program, facilities, and procedures. The IACUC consists of eight members(six regular and two ex officio) and its membership meets the compositional requirements set forthin the Public Health Service policy. The IACUC, through an appointed chairperson, reports directlyto the Vice President for Research. The IACUC acts as a monitor to insure the University’s facilitiesare operated in compliance with the Public Health Service Policy and other federal policies.

Federal law requires that any university activity (whether research or instructional in nature)involving the use of vertebrate animals be reviewed by the IACUC and approved by that body beforethe activity may proceed. The original completed form, signed by the project director (a facultymember not a student), the appropriate departmental chair and dean, and nine (9) copiesshould be forwarded to the Chair of the IACUC for processing. Review of applications requiresapproximately 2-6 weeks. The approved IACUC protocol application form should be includedin an appendix of the thesis, project, and/or dissertation. IACUC review applications may beobtained from the IACUC Chairperson (presently B. L. Middlebrooks), Department of BiologicalSciences, Box 5018, (601) 266-4748.

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Student Expenses andFinancial AidThe University of Southern Mississippi is supported chiefly by legislative appropriations. Increasesin student fees are put into effect only when public support funds are inadequate and no otherrecourse is available. Increases are made only for support of the institution or improvement of theactivity program of the students; therefore, the University must reserve the right to increase ormodify fees and expenses without prior notice but with approval of the Board of Trustees ofState Institutions of Higher Learning.

Fees and expenses are in the form of general tuition, room and board, and special fees.

General TuitionThis fee, together with the allocation from the legislative appropriation, is used for general supportof the University. Athletic activities and UAC programs are not included for part-time students.

Full-time students for purposes of assessing fees are those who take nine (9) or more semester hours inGraduate School during fall and spring semesters and seven (7) semester hours during summer term.Graduate students enrolled for more than thirteen (13) semester hours during fall and spring semesters andfor more than twelve (12) semester hours during the summer term will be assessed the applicable fee foreach additional semester hour.

Clinical and hospital services covered by the health service charge included in the general tuition fee arelimited to cases of ordinary illness. Services are provided within the limits of the professional, technical,and physical resources of the Clinic. The University does not assume responsibility in cases of extendedillness or for treatment of chronic diseases. Cases requiring surgery must be handled by a physician andhospital of the student’s choice and at the student’s expense.

BoardBoard fees are assessed to all students living in the residence halls and fraternity houses. Board isavailable to all other students on an optional basis. Students may choose from a basic seven-day orfive-day meal plan. Students with a basic meal plan may dine at the Commons, Elam Arms, Hillcrest,and occasionally at Seymour’s. Every meal includes unlimited seconds and unlimited use of thebeverage and salad bars. Commuter and Snack meal plans are also available.

Telephone ServiceTelephone service in residence halls and family student housing is provided through the Office ofTechnology Resources. The cost of local telephone service is included as a part of housing rent. Toaccess the campus long distance service, students are issued a personal long distance code, which maybe obtained at the Communication Services Office, Hub Building, Room 104. Long distance calls arebilled to the student at the end of each month, to be paid no later than the 15th of the following month.If the previous month’s charges are not paid by the 15th, service will be suspended until payment ismade. Accounts over 60 days past due will be sent to the Business Office for collection. After that time,the account will be administered on a prepay status. Students are responsible for payment for any callscharged to their long distance access codes. All charges must be settled before the student leaves theUniversity for a semester break or upon graduation or withdrawal.

The Communication Services Office also offers a wide range of other services, such as automaticcallback, wake-up calls, voice mail, three-way calling, hold, call transfer, call waiting, Internetservice, fax service, and Western Union service. These services are available at additional charges.

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Post Office BoxThe post office box rental fee is assessed to all students living in University-controlled housing. Feesare assessed on an academic year basis and are calculated on time remaining in the academic year.The fee covers box rental for the remainder of the academic year provided the student remainsenrolled. Those students living off campus may rent a post office box if they so desire.

Student ID CardsThe ID card is a PERMANENT card for each student. The Fall Semester (permanent) ID card willalso be used for Spring Semester and Summer Term each year by revalidation. The same card mustbe kept, re-validated and used even when returning from a previous year or semester. Do not destroy,lose, bend or tamper with an ID card. Only one card will be issued at no charge during a five (5) yearperiod. A fee of $10.00 will be charged at the time a replacement card is made.

Department of Residence LifeThe Department of Residence Life feels very strongly that the educational benefits for residence hallstudents extend far beyond the classroom experience. Every effort is made to offer on-campusstudents the opportunity to take part in cultural, scholastic, athletic, and social programs developedby the residence hall staff. In addition, residence hall students experience cross-cultural livingexperiences which help promote open-mindedness, tolerance, and leadership–a philosophical goal ofResidence Life.

All residence halls are fully air conditioned with the capacity of offering diversified housing optionsto an on-campus population of 3,488 students. Each room in Men’s New Hall and Women’s New Hallhas its own bathroom. Hillcrest and Mississippi for women, and Elam, Hattiesburg, and Vann for menare arranged in suite fashion with 4-6 students sharing a bath. Bolton, Jones, Pulley, Scott, and Wilber(Panhellenic) for women, and Bond and Roberts for men are arranged with baths convenientlylocated on each floor.

Application for campus housing should be made at the time of application to the University. The prioritydeadline for residence hall space is February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be processedbased on space availability. Assignment of a student to a residence hall is incomplete until fullprepayment and a signed rental agreement have been received by the Department of Residence Life bythe stated deadline. Although preferences are honored when possible, the application is for accommo-dation in the residence hall and not for a specific roommate or specific hall. Upperclass assignments aremade based on date of application into specific halls. Freshman assignments are made based on date ofapplication into random freshman residence halls.

Students signing a rental agreement are obligated to both Fall and Spring semesters. Cancellation ofthe rental agreement can be made in cases of marriage, graduation, withdrawal,co-oping, student teaching, or interning. Notification of cancellation must be made in writing by thedesignated deadlines. Cancellations received after the deadlines will result in forfeiture of the entireprepayment amount. Students who have not cancelled by their designated deadline and are planningto enroll at the University with paid prepayment and signed contracts will be held to the terms andconditions of the academic year residence hall rental agreement.

Applications for campus housing should be mailed to:Department of Residence LifeBox 5064Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5064

The Department of Residence Life accepts applications for housing assignments regardless of age,race, creed, color, or national origin. In compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Universitypolicy, housing assignments will not be made on a segregated basis.

Family HousingPine Haven Apartments, consisting of two hundred and ninety-six (296) one-two-and threebedroom unfurnished units, are available for married students and single and married students withcustody of children. Additionally, one apartment building is designated for single graduate students.Apartment priority is based on the date of application and/or occupancy.

The rent is due and payable at registration. Students obligate themselves to the full fee for onesemester’s rent when they move in, unless they withdraw from the University. A deposit of $75.00 isrequired at the time of application. Refund of rent due to withdrawal from the University is followed


according to the University tuition refund schedule. Cancellation of the rental agreement must bemade forty-five (45) days prior to the semester of cancellation. Notification of cancellation after thedeadline obligates students to payment of rent for the following semester if enrolled, or forfeiture ofdeposit if not enrolled. Applications and brochures may be secured at the Pine Haven Office or bywriting the Department of Residence Life.

Food ServicesThe Department of Food Services serves tasty and nutritious meals seven days a week during allschool terms. Choices include: two entrees, assorted vegetables and desserts, and self-service saladand drink bars. In addition, a lite line, a deli-line, and a variety line are offered in the UniversityCommons. Dining services are also available in Hillcrest and Elam Arms. Students on a 5-Day or 7-Day Basic Meal Plan may choose where to dine on a meal to meal basis.

ALL STUDENTS LIVING IN A RESIDENCE HALL OR A FRATERNITY HOUSE AREREQUIRED TO PURCHASE A 5-DAY OR A 7-DAY BASIC MEAL PLAN.

A Snack Plan may be added to a Basic Meal Plan. It may be used at Seymour’s, Columbo Yogurt andJava Coast Coffees, Seymour’s Plaza Express, PlazaToo, and Seymour’s Atrium Cafe. The SnackPlan may also be used to supplement a 5-Day Basic Plan and allows for occasional weekend mealsin the Commons.

Seymour’s, Columbo Yogurt and Java Coast Coffees, Seymour’s Plaza Express, PlazaToo, andSeymour’s Atrium Cafe offer a variety of snacks, short orders, and beverages. Purchases at theseestablishments are a’la carte.

A Commuter Plan is available for off-campus students. This plan operates much like a checkingaccount. Each time a purchase is made, the amount of the purchase is deducted from the balance.With a Commuter Plan, meals at the Commons, Elam Arms, and Hillcrest are purchased at adiscounted price. The Commuter Plan may be used in all the dining facilities on campus.

All meal plans may be purchased during registration or at the Food Services office located in the Commons.

Meal Ticket ExemptionsMeal ticket exemptions are allowed only for those students with modified diets which cannot beprepared by the University Food Services and for those students with internships which conflict withcafeteria serving hours. Those students who may qualify for an exemption should make arrangementsfor an evaluation PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. However, those not arranging for an evaluation priorto registration should go to the Food Services Office in the University Commons after registering forclasses. Those students who have not completed the requirements for a meal ticket exemption prior toregistration will be charged for a meal ticket during the registration process. As a result of the extensiveserving hours in the University Commons, work-related exemptions will not be permitted.

Medical ExemptionsThose students with a medical problem requiring a modified diet who feel their needs cannot be met bythe University Food Services should make arrangements to have their diet evaluated by the registereddietitian before registration. Documentation required for this evaluation includes a prescription signed bya physician which specifies the student’s modified diet and a copy of the modified diet. The UniversityCommons offers a special diet program or weight watchers. The line caters to weight watchers as wellas to those students with medical problems which require special diets.

Academic Related ExemptionsRequirements:

A student must miss a minimum of fifty percent of meals served per week. The meals missed mustbe due to an internship.

Documentation Required:

1. A statement, on letterhead stationery, signed by the student’s adviser, giving the student’s hours,on a daily basis, Monday through Friday.

2. A copy of the student’s Advisement and Registration Appointment Form which shows thestudent’s class schedule.

Work Related ExemptionsUniversity Policy DOES NOT allow for meal ticket exemptions for students holding part-time orfull-time employment.

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Other Financial InformationPayment of FeesOne-half of a student’s total fees are due and payable at time of registration. Students with University loans,grants, or scholarships may use those funds as payment for the first half of total fees. Loans, grants,scholarships and checks made payable to the University must be applied to fees in full before a refund orchange can be given. These loans, grants, and scholarships may not be used to pay prior semester outstandingbalances. Fees deferred past the last day to register each term will be billed monthly. A monthly service chargeof 1.5% will be applied to the unpaid balance. Students who pre-register must pay minimum payment (ifapplicable) by the due date or there will be an additional PRE-REGISTRATION FEE OF $100 added to theiraccounts. Classes will be dropped at a later date for nonpayment.

The University accepts payment by check, money order, cash, and all major credit cards. The University reservesthe right to refuse payment by check where an individual has previously given a check that has been returned.

The University reserves the right to withhold readmission of a student until all delinquent accounts have been paid. Infact, all past due accounts will be included on registration fee invoices and monthly bills. Transcripts of credits will notbe issued for students whose accounts are delinquent. All fees must be paid before a degree will be awarded. Paymentsby personal check on delinquent accounts will be sent for collection before transcripts or degrees will be released. Toavoid any delay in receiving these documents, payments can be made by cash, cashier’s check, or money order.

Fines accumulated as a result of failure to adhere to the established procedures of the University, such as Libraryand Public Safety regulations, or any other policy establishing regulations for the protection of University property,shall become collectable by the Business Office, and, if not collected, shall constitute a delinquent account.

Late Registration

A fee of $50.00 will be assessed students who register during the late registration period.

Students whose checks for registration fees are returned will be assessed the late registration fee of$50.00 in addition to the $30.00 returned check handling fee. Returned checks not promptly paid mayresult in dismissal from the University.

Courses requiring special fees and music fees are shown in the Special Fee listing and are indicatedby a plus sign in the Course Description Section of this Bulletin.

Financial Assistance for Graduate StudentsAt present the University has available some 400 master’s and 150 doctoral University assistantships inall areas as well as fellowships provided by federal and private agencies. Amounts of assistant ships varyfrom department to department. Contact the specific department for information regarding stipendlevels available. Assistantships entail one half time of teaching or research assignment. To maintain anassistantship a student must have an average of B or better each semester. General tuition and the non-resident fee are waived for graduate assistantship holders. To qualify for this waiver, students onassistantships must be registered for courses totaling twelve (12) hours each semester (9 hours duringSummer term). Courses taken as Audit do not count toward these hours. The University also currentlywaives out-of-state tuition for students on sabbatical leave with pay from schools and colleges.

Inquiries regarding assistantships should be directed to the chair of the department to which thestudent is applying. Applications for assistantships must be filed by the department’s deadline. Checkwith the department chair for the deadline. Applications for the SREB African American DoctoralScholars program may be obtained from Graduate School. April 1 is the deadline for this program.

The Perkins Loan Program (formerly NDSL) and the Federal Work-Study Program are also availableto graduate students. Applicants for Perkins Loans and Federal Work-Study Program should apply byMarch 15 (priority date) for loans and work to begin the fall term. Applications for the Perkins LoanProgram, and the Federal Work-Study Program may be secured by writing the Office of Financial Aid.

Students receiving financial aid must complete a minimum number of credits each semester or term.Graduate students must attempt at least four (4) graduate hours each semester in order to receivefinancial aid. Graduate students enrolled during a summer term must attempt at least three (3) graduatehours. Passing grades include A, B, C, D, E, and P. Grades of I, F, Audit, and W will not be acceptedas passing grades. Students failing to meet this quantitative measure of academic progress after thesummer and fall semester will receive warning letter(s). Student failing to complete the minimumnumber of hours after the spring semester will be placed on financial aid suspension and will beineligible for federal financial assistance.


Graduate students will be deemed in good standing and eligible to receive federal financial assistanceuntil they have attempted twice the number of hours normally required to complete their program ofstudy leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. Attempted hours will include all courses on theacademic transcript including grades of A, B, C, D, E, F, P, W, N, and I.

Graduate student pursuing an additional master’s degree will be limited to a maximum of 120 graduatehours. This total includes all graduate hours accumulated. Once a student earns a specialist degree, heor she will be eligible for additional financial assistance only at the doctoral level; once a student earnsa doctoral degree, he or she will be ineligible for additional federal financial assistance.

Schedule of Fees(All fees are subject to change without notice.)FIXED FEES

FALL, SPRING SUMMER

SEMESTERS SESSIONFULL-TIME STUDENTS (Per Semester)

General Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,708.00 $1,206.00Housing Rent:Hillcrest, Elam Arms, Mississippi, Hattiesburg, and Vann . . . . . . 1,110.00 745.00

Roberts, Scott, Jones, Pulley, Bolton, Wilber,

Hickman and Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,035.00 700.00Oseola McCarty Men’s New Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,320.00 870.00Oseola McCarty Women’s New Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,320.00 870.00

Pine Haven Apartments1-bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,103.00 1,103.002-bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,193.00 1,193.003-bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,283.00 1,283.00

Board:5-day plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785.00 480.007-day plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845.00 510.00

Other Fees When ApplicableNon-Resident Fee (This fee is in addition to the

tuition fee above.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,258.00 302.00Post office box rental fees are non-refundable and are assessed as follows:

Rented beginning Fall Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00Rented beginning Spring Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00Rented beginning Summer Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00

Optional at same rates to students living off campus.

PART-TIME STUDENTS—Each semester hourGeneral Tuition—graduate student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190.00 173.00Non-resident fee (In addition to General Tuition):Graduate student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251.00 43.00

General tuition, room, board, and post office, if applicable, are payable each semester/session.

Special Fees and ExpensesDepartmental Fees:

The ArtsART 570, 651-653, 661-663, 671-673, 751-753, 761-763,771-773, 799; THE 603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 per courseTHE 561, 533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 per courseTHE 534 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 per courseTHE 626, 635 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 per course



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Education and PsychologyBTE 561, 563, 565; IT 567, 569, 636, 644, 645, 648, 655, 666; TOE 544 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 per course

Health and Human SciencesHPR 602 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 per courseHPR 831L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 per courseHPR 701L, 805L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 per course

Science and TechnologyLabs as well as the following courses are subject to a usage fee:EET 577L; SCE 532; SET 530, 531, 532, 533, 583, 585, 586,589; SME 532 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 usage fee

Student Malpractice Liability Insurance FeeCourses requiring students to deal with human subjects require students to be covered by malpractice liability insurance. A user fee of $10 per applicable course is accessed to cover the cost of thisinsurance. As with other courses requiring special fees, a + sign bythe course number listed in the course description section of the Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins identifies courses subject to this charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 usage fee

Music FeesPrivate lessons for music majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 per semester hourPrivate lessons for other than full-time music majors and for music majors taking private lessons not required for the degree being pursued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 per semester hourOrchestral or band instrument rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 per semesterLocker rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 per semester

Reading Center, Individual Remedial InstructionsSpecial Students (noncredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 per semesterComplete Reading Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 with written reportRe-evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00

Examinations and GraduationRevalidation Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 per course for graduate

Registration and RecordsCooperative Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 when applicableLate Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00Evaluation Fee for Foreign Students (Nonrefundable) . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 with applicationID Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00

Doctoral Fee:(includes dissertation binding fee for three university copies) . . . . 225.00

Master’s and Specialist’s Fees:Thesis (includes thesis binding fee for three university copies) . . . 100.00 Non-Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00

Deferred Graduation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00(graduate students who request their application for graduationbe moved to the next semester)


Continuing Education and Off-Campus Centers Off-Campus Centers

Graduate Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190.00 per semester hour

Extension (Additional fees may be assessed)Graduate Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190.00 per semester hourIndependent Study Courses (additional fees may be assessed)Graduate Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190.00 per semester hourMandatory 1st Class Mailing Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00

Special fees are not normally refundable. However, requests for refunds of special fees will be basedon circumstances existing at the times of requests.

Refund PolicyStudents who find it necessary to withdraw from the University must submit written requests to thedeans of the Graduate School, who will initiate the Withdrawal and Refund Form.

Refunds are based on the following (applies to withdrawals and dropped classes):

Withdrawal prior to the first day of classes of any term . . . . . .100% less a $30 withdrawal fee

Fall and Spring Semesters

The first through the tenth working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% less a $30 withdrawal fee

After the tenth working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None

8W1 and 8W2 Fall and Spring Semesters

The first through the fifth working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% less a $30 withdrawal fee

After the fifth working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None

Summer Term

The first through the tenth working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% less a $30 withdrawal fee

After the tenth working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None

8W1 and 8W2 Summer Term

The first through the fifth working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% less a $30 withdrawal fee

After the fifth working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .None

These schedule dates are posted in the Business Office.

Refunds are based on the assessment, not upon the amount paid by the student.

Appeals for refunds due to extenuating circumstances may be made in writing to Business Services, Box5133, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5133. Appeals must be received prior to the end of the academic year.

Refunds/Returns of Title IV funds for students who participate in SFA (Student Financial Assistance)programs are calculated based on federal regulations. The processing steps for determiningrefunds/returns are available in Business Services, Forrest County Hall, Room 101.

Residency RegulationsPETITIONS FOR CHANGE OF RESIDENCY: PETITIONS FOR CHANGE OF RESIDENCY MUST BE MADE ON OR BEFORE

THE LAST DAY OF LATE REGISTRATION. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR.

Legal Residence of Students: The definitions and conditions stated here are as required by state lawin the classification of students as residents or nonresidents for the assessment of fees. Requests fora review of residency classification should be submitted to the University Registrar; forms for thispurpose are available from the Office of the University Registrar.



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A Minor: The residence of a person less than twenty-one years of age is that of the father. After the death of thefather, the residence of the minor is that of the mother. If the parents are divorced, the residence of the minor is thatof the parent who was granted custody by the court; or, if custody was not granted, the residence continues to bethat of the father. If both parents are dead, the residence of the minor is that of the last surviving parent at the timeof that parent’s death, unless the minor lives with a legal guardian of his or her person duly appointed by a propercourt of Mississippi, in which case his or her residence becomes that of the guardian.

An Adult: The residence of an adult is that place where he or she is domiciled, that is, the place where heor she actually physically resides with the intention of remaining there indefinitely or of returning therepermanently when temporarily absent. Adult students who are residing outside of the State of Mississippi,but whose parents have moved to this state and have become residents, must establish residence in their ownright. In determining residence for tuition purposes of persons who return to Mississippi after temporarydepartures such as school attendance, work elsewhere, or military service, cognizance is taken for evidenceshowing continuity of state residence and demonstrated intent to return to the state.

Removal of Parents from Mississippi: If the parents of a minor who is enrolled as a student in aninstitution of higher learning move their legal residence from the State of Mississippi, the minor isimmediately classified as a nonresident student.

Twelve Months of Residence Required: No student may be admitted to the University as a residentof Mississippi unless his/her residence, as defined herein above, has been in the State of Mississippifor a continuous period of at least twelve months immediately preceding his or her admission.

A student who has lived within the state for twelve months following his or her twenty-first birthday mayestablish residence in his or her own right by showing that he or she is living in the state with the intention ofabandoning his or her former domicile and remaining in the State of Mississippi permanently or for anindefinite length of time. Intent may be demonstrated or disproved by factors including, but not limited to,filing of Mississippi income tax returns, eligibility to vote in Mississippi, motor vehicle registration inMississippi, possession of a Mississippi operator’s license, place of employment, and self support.

Residence Status of a Married Person: A married person may claim the residence of his or herspouse. (Foreign students refer to Legal Residence of a Foreign Student.)

Children of Parents Who Are Employed by the University: Children of parents who are members ofthe faculty or staff of the University may be classified as residents without regard to the residencerequirement of twelve months.

Military Personnel Assigned on Active Duty Stationed in Mississippi: Members of the armed forceson extended active duty and stationed within the State of Mississippi may be classified as residents,without regard to the residence requirement of twelve months, for the purpose of attendance at theUniversity. Resident status of such military personnel who are not legal residents of Mississippi, asdefined above under LEGAL RESIDENCE OF AN ADULT, shall terminate upon their reassignment forduty in the continental United States outside the State of Mississippi.

Children of Military Personnel: Resident status of children of members of the armed forces on extended activeduty shall be that of the military parent for the purpose of attending the University during the time that their militaryparents are stationed within the State of Mississippi and shall be continued through the time that military parentsare stationed in an overseas area with last duty assignment within the State of Mississippi, excepting temporarytraining assignments en route from Mississippi. Resident status of minor children shall terminate upon reassignmentunder permanent change of station orders of their military parents for duty in the continental United States outsidethe State of Mississippi, excepting temporary training assignments en route from Mississippi.

Certification of Residence of Military Personnel: A military person on active duty stationed in Mississippiwho wishes to avail himself or herself or his or her dependents of the provisions of the paragraph titledMILITARY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED ON ACTIVE DUTY STATION IN MISSISSIPPI must submit acertificate from his or her military organization showing the name of the military member, the name of thedependent, if for a dependent, the name of the organization of assignment and its address (may be in theletterhead), that the military member will be on active duty stationed in Mississippi on the date of registrationat the University; that the military member is not on transfer orders; and the signature of the commandingofficer, the adjutant, or the personnel officer of the unit of assignment with signer’s rank and title. A militarycertificate must be presented to the Registrar of the University each semester at (or within ten days prior to)registration for the provisions of the paragraph MILITARY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED ON ACTIVE DUTYSTATION IN MISSISSIPPI, named above, to be effective.

Legal Residence of a Foreign Student: Students with permanent immigrant status or refugee statuscan establish residence in the state by meeting the provisions of the Mississippi Statute.


University Facilities andStudent ServicesAutomobiles on CampusThe University requires the purchase of parking permits for student, employee, and contractors/vendorvehicles on campus. Hang tags, decals, and temporary permits (for vehicles on campus for less thanfourteen days) are available at the University Transportation Department in the Old Army ROTCbuilding, (601) 266-5447. The department offers a brochure detailing parking zones and other trafficregulations. Penalties are assessed for regulation violations.

Career Planning and PlacementThe Office of Career Planning and Placement, located on the first floor of McLemore Hall, offers thestudent three types of employment assistance while attending the University: part-time employment,cooperative education employment, and career employment upon graduation.

The Student Employment Division offers the student an opportunity to obtain part-timeemployment while enrolled as a regular student at USM. The service is comprehensive in that it willinvolve jobs for work-study as well as non-work-study both on and off campus.

The Cooperative Education Program affords the student the opportunity to gain a completeeducation with periods of work related to the student’s major. The Cooperative Education Officeassists in securing meaningful jobs that will give the student practical work experience and financialsupport to aid in his or her education. The basic qualifications for the graduate Co-op Programs areas follows:

1. Admission to Graduate School2. The maintenance of at least a 3.00 GPA3. The student must attend USM at least one semester prior to placement.

Students are eligible to enter the program at any time during their career at USM after the first semester.Salaries of co-op students vary depending on the type of degree they are pursuing and the amount ofco-op experience they have. The Office of Cooperative Education will determine the eligibility of thestudent to participate in the program. Once an active participant, each student’s record of performancewill be periodically reviewed, and a student may be placed on probation or removed from theprogram if not meeting minimum requirements.

The Placement Center in McLemore Hall, room 112, is USM’s professionally staffed resource centerspecializing in career and job search advising. A variety of services to assist students in pursuing acareer include individual counseling appointments; on-campus interviews; the Career ResourceCenter, credential services; electronic registration; job search consultations; employment listings onthe Career Planning and Placement web site (www.cpp.usm.edu); resume referrals to job openings;and weekly orientation sessions. Students are encouraged to register with this office at least threesemesters prior to their anticipated graduation date. Services are available for all USM students andalumni. Comprehensive information describing services is located on the Career Planning andPlacement web site.

For Additional information, contact the:

Student Employment Division Cooperative Education Program The Placement CenterBox 5014 Box 5014 Box 5014Hattiesburg MS 39406-5014 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5014 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5014(601) 266-4157 (601) 266-4844 (601) 266-4153

Health ServicesThe USM Student Health Service (Clinic) can provide the students, faculty, and staff with the sameservices available at a family doctor’s office. The Student Health Service provides a wide range ofservices, including laboratory testing, x-ray, pharmacy, dietary counseling and educational services.The Student Health Service is staffed by several competent physicians and nurse practitioners. TheStudent Health Service is located on the West side of Kennard-Washington Hall. During the Fall andSpring semesters, the Student Health Service hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The USM Student Health Service is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation ofHealthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and is a member of the American College Health Association.For more information please call (601) 266-5390.

Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA)In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990),The University of Southern Mississippi provides reasonable accommodations for students withdisabilities through the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA). ODA verifies eligibility foraccommodations and works with eligible students to develop and coordinate plans for the provisionof accommodations. Eligible students include those who are enrolled in degree and non-degreeprograms offered by The University of Southern Mississippi, are considered qualified to meet alluniversity program requirements despite a disability, and meet the definition of disability as definedby the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA.

Accommodations available include test-taking accommodations, interpreters, note-takers, andreaders. In order to receive appropriate and timely accommodations, eligible students should contactthe ODA before the semester begins to file an application and submit documentation of disability forreview. The ODA is committed to creating a positive campus environment where students withdisabilities are encouraged to pursue careers on the basis of personal interest and ability.

For an application and guidelines for documentation of disability, write the Office for DisabilityAccommodations, Box 8586, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-8586or call (601) 266-5024 or TTY (601) 266-6837 or FAX (601) 266-6035 or visit our website,www.ids.usm.edu/ODA.

R.C. Cook University UnionThe center of student activities at The University of Southern Mississippi is the R.C. CookUniversity Union, which houses administrative offices, the student organization offices,Seymour’s, recreational area, and meeting rooms. Students use the facilities of the UniversityUnion for recreation, social, religious, and organizational activities. The Union holds membershipin the Association of College Unions—International.

Recreational SportsFor students, faculty and staff who wish to participate in leisure, fitness, or competitive programs, theDivision of Recreational Sports offers “Something for Everyone.” Housed in the Payne Center, thedivision and its staff work to provide an opportunity for the campus to take advantage of a variety ofrecreational and fitness-related services which include massage therapy, personal fitness instruction,Intramural Sports, Aquatics, Fitness, Outdoor Adventure Program, Sport Clubs, and InformalRecreation activities. The Payne Center is one of the few multi-purpose facilities in the nationintegrating the concepts of fitness and recreational sports. It offers accessibility to the disabled andcontains many indoor recreational facilities. These include four basketball/volleyball courts, sixbadminton courts, four championship racquetball courts, an international size squash court, a six-laneindoor pool (M.C. Johnson Natatorium), a 1⁄

8 mile indoor exercise track, outdoor volleyball courts,Atrium Cafe, sauna, free weight and circuit training room, and cardiovascular workout room. ThePayne Center also has conference, meeting, seminar, and banquet facilities where students, faculty,staff, and alumni can attend wellness related workshops and events. These facilities are also availablefor reservations for events sponsored by university organizations. Recreational Sports also offersoutdoor facilities such as the sundeck at the Payne Center, the Intramural and Sports Arena Fields,and Lake Sehoy. Outdoor activities and programs available include over 40 Intramural Sports eventsfrom Flag Football to Putt-Putt Golf, and Sport Clubs such as Shotokan Karate, Ranger Challenge

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Club, Martial Arts, Budo Club, badminton, men’s soccer, sports officials association, men’s rugby,and women’s rugby. Lake Sehoy offers picnic areas, boating, fishing, putt-putt golf, frisbee golf, anda pavilion and log cabin for retreats and other special events. The Sports Arena is located on campusand contains three high school regulation size basketball courts. All indoor and outdoor facilities,activities, and programs are supervised by First Aid/CPRO trained personnel to promote a saferecreational environment for participants. The Fitness Assessment Center and Fitness Counseling staffalso provide services which include comprehensive health evaluation, fitness assessment, and exerciseprescription for the University community at a nominal fee. Injury assessment and rehabilitation servicesprovided by Sports Medicine at Wesley Medical Center are also available at the Payne Center. For moreinformation regarding Recreational Sports programs and services, please call (601) 266-5405.

University Counseling CenterThe University Counseling Center provides individual, group and couples counseling for students,faculty, and staff. The general goal of the Center is to provide growth experiences that enhanceindividual’s functioning and improves their ability to communicate in interpersonal relationships. Weassist members of the University community in developing their full potential and in coping with variouslife stressors. Individuals seek our services for a wide variety of reasons. Many of these reasons includeexperiencing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, substance use/abuse, sexualorientation concerns, difficulties coping with past or recent trauma, problems with eating behaviors, anddifficulties adjusting to university life. All counseling services are provided at no charge. Contacts withcounselors at the Center are confidential. The Center’s current professional staff consists of three doctoralpsychologists, two master’s level counselors, and one predoctoral psychology intern.

Other services provided by the Center include outreach and consultation offered to the larger universitycommunity. These services often include providing education and prevention programs to student groups,academic departments, and other campus organizations, serving on panel discussions, and advisingstudent groups.

Other programs administered by the Counseling Center include the On Campus...Talking About Alcohol(OCTAA) program, the Program of Assistance, Counseling, Education, and Resources for Students(P.A.C.E.R.S.), the Eating Disorders Treatment Team, the Faculty Staff Assistance Program, and theSouthern Mississippi Psychology Internship Consortium (a predoctoral internship program accredited bythe American Psychological Association).

The University Counseling Center is located in 200 Kennard-Washington Hall. To find out more aboutany services provided by the Center or to arrange for counseling, call (601) 266-4829 between 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Students may walk in for assessments Monday-Friday from 8:45 a.m. -10:30 a.m. and from 1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Center also provides after hours emergency services forthe University community. To use these services individuals can call 266-4911 and ask for the counseloron call.

The Counseling Center is also responsible for the administration of the University Testing Center. TheTesting Center is located in 213 Walker Science Building and is responsible for coordinating thefollowing paper-pencil based standardized tests: the ACT, the GRE Subject Tests, the LSAT, the MCAT,and the PRAXIS I and II. The Testing Center also provides computer-based testing services for thefollowing tests: The TOEFL, the PRAXIS I, the GMAT, and the GRE General Test. To register for anyof the aforementioned tests, contact the Testing Center at (601) 266-6123.

Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs are administered through the Office of the University Registrar. Assistance isgiven to veterans and dependents of eligible veterans to enable them to derive the maximumbenefit from their veterans’ educational entitlement.

College of The ArtsGraduate Degrees2002-2003

School/Department Major Degree

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Music Master of MusicChurch Music EmphasisConducting EmphasisHistory and Literature EmphasisPerformance EmphasisTheory and Composition EmphasisWoodwind Performance and

Pedagogy EmphasisMusic Education Master of Music

EducationTheatre and Dance

Theatre Master of Fine ArtsDirecting EmphasisPerformance EmphasisDesign and Technical Emphasis

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Music Education Doctor of MusicEducation

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The College of The Arts currently offers graduate degree programs at the master’s and doctoral degreelevels. Descriptions of these programs can be located in the respective departmental sections.

DeficienciesThe College of The Arts retains the right to determine deficiencies in the preparation of anygraduate student, regardless of the number of course credits accumulated. The College willrecommend appropriate means of removing such deficiencies.

Examinations and Performance EvaluationsSome degree programs require entrance examinations and/or performance evaluations. Regularadmission to any graduate program requires submission of test scores from the Graduate RecordExaminations. The departmental sections following in this Bulletin list general requirements foreach degree program. Prospective students should confer with the department chair for full details.Approval of the graduate faculty in the appropriate department must be granted before a student willbe accepted into a graduate degree program in any area of The Arts.

Final comprehensive examinations at or near the completion of the course work are required for allgraduate degrees. The type, scope, and dates of the examinations vary, since they are matters ofindividual departmental policy. Each student pursuing a graduate degree should confer with his orher major professor and department chair for full particulars.

Degree ProgramsPrescribed curricula for degree programs are listed below. Some provide great latitude andflexibility in arranging individual degree programs. Course selections must be approved by thestudent’s major professor and graduate advisory committee. The approved course of studies formaster’s degree students must be filed with the student’s department chair prior to the student’ssecond registration. The student’s major professor will assist in every way possible, but finalresponsibility for following all general and departmental regulations lies with the student.Prospective doctoral students must consult with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies prior to initialregistration for detailed information about general and departmental regulations.

Department of ArtJennifer Torres, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5033(601) 266-4972

Baggett, Goggin, Gorzegno, House, Leal, Meade, Torres, Van Houten, Ward

Master of Art Education DegreeThe University of Southern Mississippi is a fully accredited institutional member of the NationalAssociation of Schools of Arts and Design (NASAD) and the National Council for Accreditation ofTeacher Education (NCATE). The Department of Art offers a program leading to the Master of ArtEducation degree. Regular admission to the program is based on an evaluation of multiple criteria,which includes a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 in the applicant’s major fieldof study, submission of test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), a portfolioreview, and three letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess theapplicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department or school. Conditionaladmission may be granted if the regular admission criteria are not met. Students must achieveregular admission before becoming candidates for the degree as well as for eligibility forassistantships. Undergraduate prerequisites for the Master of Art Education degree in theDepartment of Art are: (1) completion of a bachelor’s degree in art education at The University ofSouthern Mississippi or an equivalent program, or (2) completion of any degree in the visual arts, or(3) satisfaction of Mississippi Class A teacher certification requirements in art.

Each student must demonstrate a studio proficiency appropriate for entry into graduate study bypresenting a portfolio for review by the art education faculty, the studio faculty in the student’s

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particular studio area, and the chair of the Department of Art. The portfolio should be submitted nolater than one calendar month prior to the initial semester of application. Deficiencies which areidentified may be removed with the successful completion of one or more of the non-degree creditcourses (ARE 600 and/or ART 600) with a grade of no lower than B and/or by taking undergraduatecourse work as prescribed by the student’s major professor and graduate advisory committee.

There are two tracks for the Master of Art Education degree. Track 1 is for students who wish topursue a practice-oriented degree with 18 semester hours in art studio courses; Track 2 is designedfor students who prefer a research-oriented degree which includes 9 semester hours in studio work,a six-hour thesis, or a non-thesis option (6 hours of ARE 691 or ARE 692). Students will culminatetheir program of studies with a written comprehensive exam. At least 18 hours of course work mustbe at the 600 level or higher. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Continuous Enrollment Requirement: Students must meet the requirement specified in the frontsection of this Bulletin.

Departmental AdmissionsDeadlines for submission of application material (portfolio, proposal, three letters ofrecommendation, official transcripts, and GRE scores) are as follows:

For Summer Semester 2001: Deadline – April 1, 2001For Fall Semester 2001: Deadline – July 1, 2001For Spring Semester 2002: Deadline – November 1, 2001

Applicants must satisfy University admission requirements before becoming candidates for thedegree or becoming eligible for assistantships.Requirements for a Master of Art Education Degree are as follows:

Track 1 (Practice-Oriented)9 hours of Art Education (ARE 601, 603, 606).18 hours of Art Studio (from graduate drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and sculpture).9 hours in Art History (Elect from ART 500, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 598).—36 total hours (42, if option is chosen to take REF 601, 607 in order to acquire state certification).

Track 2 (Research-Oriented)12 hours of Art Education (ARE 601, 603, 606, 626).9 hours of Art Studio (ARE 607 which may be repeated or ART 550 which may be repeated).6 hours of Art Education Research (ARE 698, thesis), or (ARE 691 which may be repeated), or .

(ARE 692 which may be repeated)3 hours of Art History (Elect from ART 500, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 598).—30 total hoursSix additional hours of Research and Foundations (REF 601, 607) are required for Mississippiclass AA certification and can be taken with either track (students must already have class Acertification). These hours are optional.

Candidates in Track 1 must culminate their studies with an exhibition indicating achievementswithin their specialized studio areas. Candidates in Track 2 may elect to exhibit work from theirspecialized area of study.

Master of Fine Arts DegreeMajor: Studio Art (Drawing and Painting)The objective of the Master of Fine Arts program (emphasis Painting/Drawing) is to develop instudents the skill and discipline required for sustained, self-directed, and creative art making based noprofessional standards and within a context of intense studio criticism and the study of aesthetics.

Regular admission to the MFA program is based on the evaluation of multiple criteria, whichincludes 1) meeting the requirements of admission to graduate study at the University of SouthernMississippi (details can be found in the appropriate section of the Graduate Bulletin); 2) holding aBachelor of Fine Arts degree with emphasis in drawing and painting from the University of SouthernMississippi or a baccalaureate from an equivalent drawing and painting program; 3) submitting aportfolio which should demonstrate proficiency and preparation for graduate study in the proposedarea of visual investigation and the delimited aesthetic visual problem area in which the applicantintends to work as stated in the written proposal; it should consist of a minimum of 20 slides, half ofwhich should be painting and the other half, drawing; 4) submitting a written proposal which should


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definitively state the area of visual search and the delimited aesthetic visual problem area in whichthe applicant intends to work; 5) submitting three letters of recommendation which should addressthe applicant’s academic preparation in the area of drawing and painting; and 6) submitting GREscores to the Graduate School. Letters of recommendation should be sent to the department.

Departmental AdmissionsDeadlines for submission of application material (portfolio, proposal, letters of recommendation,official transcripts, and GRE scores) are as follows:

Summer Term: Deadline – April 1Fall Semester: Deadline – April 1Spring Semester: Deadline – November 1

Applicants must satisfy University admission requirements before becoming candidates for thedegree or becoming eligible for assistantships.

Requirements for a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art (Drawing andPainting) are as follows:

18 hours of Drawing Studio (ART 601, ART 602, ART 603, ART 701, ART 702, ART 703)18 hours of Painting Studio (ART 621, ART 622, ART 623, ART 721, ART 722, ART 723)6 hours of Art History (selected from graduate Art History offerings)3 hours of Seminar (ART 731, ART 732, ART 733)12 hours of ART electives6 hours of Creative Project (ART 799)—63 total hours

Continuous Enrollment Requirement

School of MusicCharles Elliott, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5081(601) 266-5363

Behm, Bivins, Brumbeloe, A. Davis, K. Davis, Dean, DeChiaro, Elliott, Fraschillo, Fuller, C. Goertzen,Gwozdz, Hill, Hofacre, Hong, Jerome, Kimber, Lebsack, Leventhal, Malone, McKean, Moreland, Moser,Panella, Perry, Ragsdale, Redfield, Reynolds, Russakovsky, Smith, Steffen, Stringer, Tisdale, Treybig, Waldoff,Wilson-Kimber, Wooton, Zaninelli

Each student has the final responsibility to ascertain that he or she has complied with all applicablecatalogue requirements for graduation. Faculty Advisers assist students in developing their programs,but they cannot waive or vary degree requirements as they appear in the University Bulletin.


Master’s DegreesThere are two master’s degrees available in the School of Music, one with a major in music leadingto the Master of Music degree, the other with a major in music education leading to the Master ofMusic Education degree. Emphasis areas in the Master of Music degree are: Performance, ChurchMusic, Conducting, Music History and Literature, Theory and Composition, and WoodwindPerformance and Pedagogy.

Regular admission procedures governing graduate entrance into the University of SouthernMississippi will be required. Details can be found in another section of this Bulletin.

Admission Requirements: Master’s DegreesIn addition to acceptable grades and test scores, successful applicants to the master’s programusually have an appropriate baccalaureate degree with a major in music, an acceptable candidacyaudition (for performance degrees), strong letters of recommendation, and successful personalinterviews. Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess the applicant’sreadiness for graduate study and should be sent to the school.

Members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Acceptance to theSchool of Music requires students to meet expectations beyond these requirements; see “DegreeCandidacy.”

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Students who are unable to meet regular admission standards may be considered for conditionaladmission.

Note: The Graduate Record Examination is required for both conditional and regular admission.

Degree Candidacy: Master’s Degrees

Degree Candidacy: Admission to graduate study does not imply admission to candidacy for amaster’s degree. A maximum of nine (9) hours of graduate work earned before one has gainedadmission to the School of Music can be applied toward a degree. To gain degree candidacy (i.e.,admission), one must:

a) take Diagnostic Entrance Examinations the Friday before school begins;b) pass a Candidacy Audition (Master of Music degrees only) during the first term of full-time

residence or before completing nine (9) hours of course work; see pages 49 through 52, this Bulletin;

c) pass all Special Examinations (see specific areas in which the degree may be earned);d) consult with the academic adviser, have an advisory committee appointed, and begin planning

the total degree program early in the first term of attendance. This process must be completed before nine (9) hours have been earned;

e) complete at least nine (9) hours of graduate course work relevant to one’s degree plan with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0;

f) complete a Degree Contract, approved by the advisory committee and the academic adviser, before earning nine (9) semester hours. If the Degree Contract is not on file with the Coordinator before that point, credit hours earned above nine (9) semester hours will not be counted toward the degree.

Students who have not done the above will be asked to withdraw from the graduate music program.Diagnostic Examinations and Auditions: Master’s DegreesBefore the first term of full-time enrollment, all graduate students must take diagnosticexaminations in music theory and in music history and literature. Students who do not pass thetheory diagnostic exam must enroll in MUS 620, Music Theory Survey. Students who do not passthe history diagnostic exam must enroll in MUS 630, Music History Survey. Many entering studentsfind that they do need to take these courses. MUS 620 and 630 must be taken in the first semester ofgraduate work. Part-time students must complete both courses before earning nine semester hours.A student with deficiencies may be required to take additional course work beyond the minimumrequired in the degree program.

Diagnostic examinations are administered on campus each Friday preceding the first day of classesin Fall, Spring, and Summer in Fine Arts building, room 212.

9:00 a.m. - Theory10:30 a.m. - Music History and Literature

1:00-5:00 p.m. - Advisement/Registration/Fee Payment

Diagnostic examinations are also administered through the mail. To make the testing process feasible,please find a proctor, preferably a teacher in a nearby college or university, to whom we can send copiesof your examination. Send the name and address to the coordinator of graduate studies.Entrance auditions are also required for some degrees. These are:

Master of Music in Performancein Church Musicin Conductingin Woodwind Performance and Pedagogy

The Master of Music in Theory and Composition and the Doctor of Musical Arts in Compositionrequire submission of representative scores of the prospective student’s compositions.

All graduate students should consult the academic adviser for current, specific policies governingthe advisement of students, the presentation of recitals, and the administration of comprehensiveexaminations.Ensemble Participation: Master’s DegreesAll full-time graduate students majoring in music and music education are required to participate inan ensemble during each term of residence. A maximum of two (2) hours of graduate credit earnedin ensemble work may be counted toward a degree. The ensemble in which one participates may bedetermined by the student’s advisory committee. Appropriate ensembles are: Orchestra, Band,Chamber Music, University Chorale, Jazz Lab Band, Collegium Musicum, Oratorio Chorus,University Singers, Southern Chorale, and Opera Theatre.


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Special Examinations and Auditions: Master’s DegreesAll Special Examinations and Auditions must be passed before one can gain Degree Candidacy.Jury Requirements/Final Examinations: Master’s DegreesStudents who are enrolled in MUP Private Lessons in their principal applied area and who areseeking the Master of Music degree (with emphasis in Performance, Piano Accompanying, ChurchMusic, or Woodwind Performance and Pedagogy) must perform a jury for the appropriate appliedfaculty. All others enrolled in MUP Private Lessons must perform a final examination for theapplied teacher. At the finish of each semester and summer term, the applied teacher must completea “Final Jury/Examination Form” for each student and file it with the graduate adviser. Studentsenrolled in applied music who do not take a final examination or a jury will receive the grade “I” or“F.” All grades of “I” must be completed by the end of the next semester (excluding summer term).See “Grading System” in this Bulletin.

The applied teacher must record and submit any exception to this policy to the graduate adviser;signatures of all appropriate area faculty must be included on this form.Comprehensive Examinations: Master’s DegreesComprehensive examinations are required for all master’s degrees.

The test will be prepared by the student’s graduate advisory committee; it will cover the area of themajor field. As a general rule, the Comprehensive Examination will be written.The School of Music Master’s Comprehensive Examinations are offered each semester at the same time:

Fall: the first full week in NovemberSpring: the first full week in AprilSummer: the first Saturday following the 4th of July

Exact dates and times are determined by the graduate adviser and are publicized as soon as possible.Students must register for the exam two months (minimum) prior to taking the exam bycalling 601-266-5363.

The coordinator of graduate studies must receive results of the Comprehensive Examinationin time to notify the Graduate School no later than the last day for presenting signed theses tothe Graduate School.

A student who fails the Comprehensive Examination may repeat the exam once; the test must berepeated within one year of the first Comprehensive Examination.Advisory committeeDuring the first term of full-time residence or before nine (9) hours of graduate credit have beenearned, the student and the student’s major professor select those faculty who will serve as thestudent’s advisory committee.

The major professor and the student shall develop a Degree Contract. In those cases where a studentis required to take additional course work beyond the minimum required by the degree, the advisorycommittee will counsel the student and plan the program of studies.This committee will submit questions for the Comprehensive Examination and grade it.

The advisory committee will approve the recital repertoire, will attend the recital,* and will grade theperformance as Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U); this grade, indicating the majority opinion ofthe advisory committee, must be recorded on the recital program and submitted to the academicadviser. Should a recital be judged Unsatisfactory by a majority of the committee, another recital, at adate determined by the advisory committee, must take place. Should a recital be canceled or postponeduntil a succeeding semester, the recital will be graded “E” (course in progress). When the grade of E isgiven, the student must re-register for the course and receive a letter grade for that course.

In degree plans that provide flexibility and in those cases where a student is required to takeadditional course work beyond the minimum required by the degree, the advisory committee willcounsel the student and plan the program of studies.

Master of Music Degree- Performance (32 hours)Candidacy Audition:All students must audition for an appropriate faculty jury. Unless stipulated otherwise (i.e., BrassPerformance, Percussion Performance, Piano Performance, Voice Performance), an audition tapewill suffice. This audition must be deemed Satisfactory before one can be declared a candidate forthe master’s degree (i.e., before one completes nine (9) hours of graduate work; see DegreeCandidacy). Early auditions are encouraged. At least 18 hours of course work must be at the 600level or higher. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

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periods in music. (Repertory lists with representative works are available upon request. Write:(Name of Instrument) Professor, School of Music, The University of Southern Mississippi, Box5081, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5081.)

Brass Performance: For those majoring in brass performance a tape will not suffice; the candidacyaudition must be a full recital for the USM brass faculty.

Percussion Performance: For those majoring in percussion performance, the candidacy auditionmay be on cassette; the applicant should demonstrate proficiency on timpani and mallet keyboardsand should include a multiple-percussion performance.

Piano Performance: For those majoring in piano performance, the audition must be memorized, beat least thirty minutes in length, and be performed before the piano faculty; it must include worksfrom at least three different periods in music (e.g., Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, orContemporary).

Voice Performance: An audition cassette will satisfy preliminary expectations, but beforecompleting nine (9) hours of graduate work, the student must also sing for a faculty committee andfulfill the requirements below.

Voice performance majors must demonstrate, by audition (1) advanced vocal technique; (2) gooddiction in Italian, French, German, and English; and (3) good vocal quality and musicianship. Therepertoire must be memorized and include (1) an aria from opera or oratorio; (2) a seventeenth- oreighteenth-century Italian song or aria; (3) a German Lied; (4) a French Melodie; and (5) a song inEnglish.

Further, the student’s transcript(s) must show grades of C or better in two years of foreign language(any combination of two of the following: German, French, and Italian) and at least one course indiction for singers. Students lacking these will be required to pass these courses in addition to therequirements for the degree. In lieu of course work, satisfactory performance on language exams,administered by the USM Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, is acceptable.

Specific areas in which this degree may be earned are:Bassoon Oboe TromboneClarinet Organ TrumpetEuphonium Percussion TubaFlute Piano ViolaGuitar Piano Accompanying ViolinHarpsichord Saxophone VioloncelloHorn String Bass Voice

*Before scheduling a recital, the student must ascertain that all members of the advisory committeecan attend. At least fourteen days before the recital, the student should issue a written invitation toeach member of his or her committee.Music History and Literature Electives...........................................................................................................6(Mus 630 History Survey (3) may be required)Music Theory Electives ..................................................................................................................................6(MUS 620 Theory Survey (3) may be required)Literature (primary performance medium) .....................................................................................................2MUS 692Pedagogy (primary performance medium) .....................................................................................................2MED 692Applied Music (primary performance medium) .............................................................................................8MUS 715 Recital.............................................................................................................................................3Electives* ........................................................................................................................................................5*May be in appropriate related fields.


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Performance-Piano Accompanying (32 hours)Candidacy Audition:Perform two contrasting selections from the standard piano repertoire. Additionally, present threechamber works representing three different periods in music; single movements are acceptable. Oneof these movements must be with at least three instruments including piano. The remaining twoworks should include a sonata with an instrument and piano and a work with voice and piano. Theaudition may be on video tape (VHS) or cassette recording. At least 18 hours of course work mustbe at the 600 level or higher. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.MUS 540 or MUS 541 Vocal Literature.........................................................................................................2MED 550 Vocal Pedagogy .............................................................................................................................2*MUS 539 Diction (French, German, or Italian)............................................................................................6MUS 531 History of Opera .............................................................................................................................3MUS 551 Chamber Music ..............................................................................................................................3Music Theory Electives (MUS 620 Theory Survey may be required) ...........................................................6Applied Music.................................................................................................................................................8Electives (MUS 630 History Survey (3) may be required).............................................................................2

Special Requirement: Accompany at least four full recitals; at least one must involve piano and twoor more instruments. Students must register for MUS 797, Independent Study (1 credit hourminimum) the semester these accompanying requirements are met. This course, MUS 797, does notapply towards the degree.

*Appropriate substitutes: GER 505 and FRE 505.

Master of Music Degree - Church Music (32 Hours)Undergraduate Prerequisite:Bachelor’s degree with a major in Church Music in a program equivalent to that at the University ofSouthern Mississippi.Candidacy Audition:Pass a piano proficiency examination comprised of simple accompaniments and hymns. Audition inone of the following major performance areas (see below):

a) Organists must play a major work of Bach and at least one work from the 19th and one work fromthe 20th centuries. A cassette tape is acceptable.

b) Singers must sing one oratorio aria and one of the following: German, Italian or French art song. Acassette tape is acceptable.

c) Conductors must demonstrate conducting competency by directing an audition/ rehearsal with oneof the University choral ensembles. This must be accomplished by auditioning during the initialsemester of one’s graduate work or by scheduling an appointment before seeking admission.

At least 18 hours of course work must be at the 600 level or higher. A 3.0 GPA is required forgraduation.MUS 553 Church Literature and Materials.....................................................................................................3MUS 560 Administration of Church Music....................................................................................................3MUS 562 Hymnology.....................................................................................................................................3Music History and Literature (MUS 630 History Survey (3)may be required) ...........................................................................................................................................6

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Master of Music Degree- Conducting (35 Hours)Candidacy Audition:Demonstrate advanced conducting competency by directing an audition rehearsal with a Universityperforming ensemble. Play a full band or orchestra score at the keyboard. (Request auditionrepertory list by writing to the band, choir, or orchestra office.)

Three years experience as a conductor and considerable experience as a member of a performingensemble are expected. Students are encouraged to submit a video tape of their conducting.

In some cases, students with minimal deficiencies will be admitted into the program on aconditional basis and will be required to complete undergraduate courses (not for graduate credit)before proceeding as a Degree Candidate. At least 18 hours of course work must be at the 600 levelor higher. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.MUS 548 or Choral Literature I (3)

orMED 538 Band Literature I (3) ...................................................................................................................3-2MUS 549 Choral Literature II

orMUS 550 Symphonic Literature .....................................................................................................................3MED 731 Graduate Conducting I ...................................................................................................................3MED 732 Graduate Conducting II..................................................................................................................3Conducting Elective (Individual study with conductor of major ensemble) ..................................................3MUS 721 Analytical Techniques I

orMUS 722 Analytical Techniques II ................................................................................................................3MUS 723 20th Century Compositional Techniques .......................................................................................3MUS 731 Performance Practices I..................................................................................................................3MUS 732 Performance Practices II.................................................................................................................3Music History and Literature (MUS 630 History Survey may be required)...................................................3MUS 692 Special Problems in Scoring/Arranging (individual study with conductor) ..................................3Applied Music .............................................................................................................................................2-3

NOTE: Knowledge of musical terms in French, Italian, and German must be demonstrated.Candidate must prepare and conduct at least one full-length concert with a major performingorganization.

Master of Music Degree- Music History and Literature (34 Hours)Undergraduate Prerequisites:Baccalaureate degree with a major in music and at least one course in each of the following: 16thcentury counterpoint, 18th century counterpoint, orchestration.Special Examination:Demonstrate for the music history faculty the ability to translate excerpts in at least one foreignlanguage (i.e., French, German, Italian, or Spanish) before completing nine (9) hours of graduatecourse work. Prior to the first registration, demonstrate writing ability by submitting a researchpaper, preferably in music. At least 18 hours of course work must be at the 600 level or higher. A3.0 GPA is required for graduation.MUS 702 Bibliography for Music Research...................................................................................................3MUS 721 Analytical Techniques I

orMUS 722 Analytical Techniques II ................................................................................................................6

orMUS 723 Seminar in 20th Century Compositional TechniquesMUP 685 Collegium Musicum .......................................................................................................................2Music History Courses....................................................................................................................................9Select from:MUS 533 20th Century Music (3)MUS 534 Ancient, Med., Renaissance Music (3)MUS 535 Baroque Music (3)MUS 536 18th Century Music (3)MUS 537 19th Century Music (3)Electives: ........................................................................................................................................................8Select six hours, any MUS prefix course.Select two hours, any MUP prefix course.MUS 698 Thesis..............................................................................................................................................6

NOTE: In addition to requirements above, the major professor and the Graduate AdvisoryCommittee may specify that the student pass REF 601 Educational Research (3).


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Master of Music Degree- Theory and Composition (32 Hours)Undergraduate Prerequisite:Completion of a bachelor’s degree that included counterpoint and orchestration.

Candidacy Audition:Take and pass a keyboard skills examination by performing selections from R. Schumann, Albumfor the Young, Op. 68, and J. S. Bach, 371 Four-Part Chorales. Submit, prior to the first registration,the score (and tape, if available) of a three-movement sonata, ten to fifteen minutes in length, forone or more instruments. One may send additional scores. At least 18 hours of course work must beat the 600 level or higher. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.Advanced Composition...................................................................................................................................6MUS 711 Pedagogy of Theory .......................................................................................................................3Analytical Techniques.....................................................................................................................................6MUS 721 Analytical Techniques I (3) orMUS 722 Analytical Techniques II (3) orMUS 723 Analytical Techniques III (3)

Applied Music.................................................................................................................................................3Music History and Literature Electives (MUS 630 History Survey (3) may be required) .............................6MUS 698 Thesis

orMUS 714 Composition Project .......................................................................................................................6Electives (Cannot be MUS 620 Theory Survey).............................................................................................2

Master of Music Degree- Woodwind Performance andPedagogy (32 Hours)Candidacy Audition:Audition for the appropriate jury (tapes are acceptable), showing performance ability on at least twowoodwind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.Primary Woodwind Instrument.......................................................................................................................6Secondary Woodwind Instrument...................................................................................................................4Three remaining Woodwind Instruments........................................................................................................6MUS 715 Recital (two recitals) ......................................................................................................................2MED 734 Woodwind Techniques and Materials............................................................................................2MUS 692 Special Problems: Woodwind Literature........................................................................................2Music History and Literature Elective (MUS 630 History Survey (3) may be required)...............................3Music Theory Elective (MUS 620 Theory Survey (3) may be required) .......................................................3Electives (3 hours must be at 600 level or higher)..........................................................................................4

NOTE: Selection of specific primary, secondary and minor instruments is at the option of thestudent in consultation with his or her Graduate advisory committee and with approval of theauditioning committee. Normally, the student will be expected to select a primary/secondarycombination from one of the following: single reed/double reed, single reed/flute, double reed/flute.Study of the primary and secondary instruments must embrace at least two semesters. Requirementsfor MUS 715 under this degree program will include two recitals, each receiving one semester hourcredit. These recitals may consist of one chamber music program and one solo program, or acombination of chamber and solo music within both recitals. The primary and secondaryinstruments must be performed in each recital; the remaining instruments must be performed at leastonce, with a minimum of one minor instrument represented on each program.

Master of Music Education Degree (30 Hours)Undergraduate prerequisite:Completion of a bachelor’s degree in music education at the University of Southern Mississippi or anequivalent program that included student teaching and state licensure. At least 18 hours of course workmust be at the 600 level or higher. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation. The Master of MusicEducation degree can be earned in two summers (12 hours each) plus two transfer classes (six hours).Contact the Summer Program in Graduate Education for additional information, 601-266-4477.REF 601 Research: Introduction and Methodology .......................................................................................3REF 607 Curriculum Development ................................................................................................................3MED 725 Foundations and Principles of Music Education............................................................................3Music Theory Elective (MUS 620 Theory Survey (3) may be required) .......................................................3Music History Elective (MUS 630 History Survey (3) may be required) ......................................................3Ensemble .........................................................................................................................................................2Electives, 11 of which must be in Music Education .....................................................................................13


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Doctoral DegreesEach student has final responsibility to ascertain that he or she has complied with all applicablecatalogue requirements for graduation. Faculty and Advisers assist students in developing theirprograms, but they cannot waive or vary degree requirements as these appear in the UniversityBulletin. Students must read the “Doctoral Degree Requirements” section of the Graduate Bulletin;that which follows pertains to School of Music practices and policies; and it amplifies Bulletinstatements.

Three doctoral degrees are available in the School of Music: the Doctor of Music Education, theDoctor of Philosophy in Music Education, and the Doctor of Musical Arts. A 3.0 GPA is requiredfor graduation.

Students pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree do so with an emphasis in Performance andPedagogy. Specific areas in which the D.M.A. may be earned are:

Bassoon Horn TrumpetClarinet Oboe TubaComposition Organ ViolaConducting Percussion ViolinEuphonium Piano VioloncelloFlute Saxophone VoiceGuitar String BassHarpsichord Trombone

Admission Requirements: Doctoral DegreesIn addition to acceptable grades (see Graduate School requirements) and GRE scores, successfulapplicants to the doctoral program must have an appropriate baccalaureate and/or masters degreewith a major in music, an acceptable candidacy audition (for DMA degrees), strong letters ofrecommendation, and successful personal interviews. Letters of recommendation should be frompersons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to theSchool of Music. Members of all under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.Acceptance to the School of Music requires students to meet expectations beyond theserequirements; see “Degree Candidacy.”

Students who are unable to meet regular admissions standards may be considered for conditionaladmission. (For details concerning conditional admission, see “Admission Requirements andProcedures,” Graduate Bulletin, The University of Southern Mississippi.) Please note: TheGraduate Record Examination is required for both conditional and regular admission.

Important Note: Acceptance into the doctoral degree programs of the School of Music requiresthat students meet expectations beyond those stipulated in the Graduate Bulletin; see “Acceptanceinto the School of Music,” this bulletin.

Ensemble Participation: Doctoral DegreesA maximum of two (2) hours of graduate credit earned in ensemble work may be counted toward adegree. The ensemble in which one participates may be determined by the student’s advisorycommittee.

Acceptance into the School of Music: Doctoral DegreesAcceptance: Admission to graduate study does not imply acceptance into the School of Music fordoctoral-level study. A maximum of nine (9) hours of graduate work earned before one has gainedadmission to the School of Music can be applied towards a degree. To gain acceptance, one must:

a) Performance and Pedagogy: possess a master’s degree; Music Education: possess a master’sdegree in music with state licensure and at least three years of successful teaching experience (K-12);

b) take Diagnostic Entrance Examinations the Friday before school begins;c) pass a Candidacy Audition (D.M.A. in Performance and Pedagogy, Applied areas only) prior to or

during the first term of full-time residence or before completing nine (9) hours of course work;d) pass a Candidacy Audition (D.M.A. in Performance and Pedagogy, Conducting Area only) prior to

the first term of enrollment;e) submit and gain approval for a portfolio of one’s representative scores and/or recordings prior to

the first term of enrollment (D.M.A. in Performance and Pedagogy, Composition area only);f) pass all Entrance Examinations, D.M.A. Special Examinations (see specific areas in which the

D.M.A. may be earned);g) consult with the academic adviser, have a major professor and an advisory committee appointed,

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h) complete at least nine (9) hours of graduate course work relevant to one’s degree plan with acumulative grade-point average of 3.5;

i) by the end of the second semester, all doctoral students must: complete a Degree Planning Sheet,approved by the advisory committee. (Doctoral students should be counseled by their advisorycommittee before registering for courses); pass Qualifying exams.

Diagnostic Entrance Examinations: Doctoral DegreesAll entering doctoral students are required to take a Diagnostic Entrance Examination consisting ofthree parts: music theory, music history, and expository writing. The purposes of this examinationare (1) to determine if the student has foundation-level deficiencies that need to be addressed inorder for him/her to be successful in doctoral level courses, on the Qualifying Examinations and onthe Comprehensive Examinations; and (2) to provide information that will guide the student andhis/her adviser in selecting useful and appropriate academic courses.

Students who fail either or both of the theory and history sections of the Diagnostic Examinationwill be required to enroll in the appropriate review courses (MUS 620 and/or MUS 630) during theirfirst semester of full-time study and will be required to earn a grade of “B” or better in that/thosecourses(s). Many entering students find that they do need to take these review courses. Studentswho plan to enroll in full-time study during the spring semester must pass the theory and historysections of the Diagnostic Entrance Examination or delay their enrollment until a semester in whichthose courses are taught (theory and history review courses are traditionally taught in the summerand fall semesters only). Students who fail either the theory or history sections (or both) and intendto pursue graduate study pat-time must complete the appropriate review course(s) before completing12 credit hours. In some instances student may be required to enroll in one or more appropriateundergraduate courses. Credits earned in these courses (both the review courses and any requiredundergraduate course) are not counted toward the doctoral degree.

Students who do not pass the expository writing section of the Diagnostic Examination may beadvised to take an appropriate writing course in the English department and will be required to takeMUS 500 (“Writing about Music”), even if it is not one of their degree requirements.

All Diagnostic Examination results will be sent to th student’s major professor so that the majorprofessor and the student can plan an initial program of study. This program of study may beamended after the student’s Advisory Committee is appointed and/or upon completion of theQualifying Examination.

The Diagnostic Entrance Examinations are administered on campus each Friday preceding the firstday of classes in Fall, Spring, and Summer.

9:30 a.m. - Theory10:30 a.m. - Music History and Literature and Expository Writing1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Advisement/Registration/Fee Payment

These examinations are also administered through the mail. To make the testing process feasible, aproctor, preferably a teacher in a nearby college or university, may administer the examination.Submit the name and address of the proctor to the coordinator of Graduate Studies.

Qualifying Examinations: Doctoral DegreesAll doctoral students are required to complete a Qualifying Examination consisting of three writtencomponents (music theory, music history, and the student’s major area) and an interview with thestudent’s advisory committee. This examination must be completed at the end of the secondsemester of full-time doctoral study. Part-time students must complete this examination at the end ofthe third semester of enrollment. The purpose of the Qualifying the Examination is to determine if,after a year of doctoral course work (which may include review courses and of independent study,the student is academically qualified to proceed with doctoral study. In order to be successful on thewritten portions of this examination, the student must be able to think critically and be able tosynthesize material from a variety of sources. Sample examinations may be available to students insome areas. The interview will occur after the written parts of the examination are completed andmay include questions about the written portions of the examination, about material not covered onthe written portions, and about the student’s background and future plans. The QualifyingExamination is not complete until the interview has taken place. Doctoral students should consulttheir major professor and the coordinator of graduate studies regarding examination policies beyondthose listed in the Bulletin.

The emphasis area portion of the Qualifying Examination (e.g., music education, conducting, musicperformance, etc.) will be graded by those members of the student’s committee representing theemphasis area. The music theory and history portions will be graded by theory and history faculty,respectively.


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A scale of 1 to 5 will be used in grading Qualifying Examinations, with grades of 1-2 indicating afailure and grades 3-5 indicating passing. A student who fails any part of the QualifyingExamination may, with the permission of his or her committee, repeat it, but any course workenrolled in after that initial failure and before the Qualifying Examination is passed in its entiretywill be considered to be remedial and will not count as doctoral course work.

For example, if a student should fail the Qualifying Examination in November, the courses takenduring the fall semester will count toward the degree. However, courses taken during the followingspring semester would not, even if the student passes the Qualifying Examination before the end ofthat spring semester (i.e., in April). After an initial failure (in whole or part), if permission for aretake is granted, the Qualifying Examination must be retaken at the end of the next regularsemester of full-time enrollment, but not later then two semesters after the failure (including thesummer semester).

The School of Music Doctoral Qualifying Examinations are offered each semester at the same time:

Fall: the first full week in NovemberSpring: the first full week in AprilSummer: the three successive Saturdays following the 4th of July


Jury Requirements/Final Examinations: Doctoral DegreesStudents who are enrolled in MUP Private Lessons in their principal applied area and who areseeking the Doctor of Musical Arts degree with emphasis in performance must perform a jury forthe appropriate applied faculty. All other doctoral students enrolled in MUP Private Lessons mustperform a final examination for the applied teacher. At the finish of each semester and summerterm, the applied teacher must complete a “Final Jury/Examination Form” for each student and fileit with the academic adviser. Students enrolled in applied music who do not take a finalexamination or a jury will receive the grade “I” or “F.” All grades of “I” must be completed by theend of the next semester (excluding summer term). See Grading System in this Bulletin.

The applied teacher must record and submit any exception to this policy to the coordinator ofgraduate studies; signatures of all appropriate area faculty must be included on this form.

Comprehensive Examinations: Doctoral DegreesAt the completion of all course work and other required examinations, the doctoral student isrequired to successfully complete a written comprehensive examination in the student’s area ofspecialization, music theory, and music history. The examination in the student’s area ofspecialization will be prepared and graded by the student’s committee members from that area. Theexaminations in music theory and history will be prepared and graded by the appropriate areafaculty. The candidate’s committee members representing music history and theory will deliver therecommendation of each of those areas to the full committee. The full committee will meet todiscuss the examination and recommend a grade of “pass” or “fail” for each area (specialization,music theory, music history). This meeting will be held during (or before) the week of finalexaminations for the fall and spring semesters. In those instances where the comprehensiveexamination is taken during the summer semester, this meeting will be held within the first threeweeks of the fall semester. In any case, the coordinator of graduate studies must receive results ofthe comprehensive examination in time to notify the university registrar and the Graduate School nolater than the last day for presenting signed dissertations to the Graduate School.

When it is determined that the comprehensive examination is unsatisfactory, in whole or in part, the studentmay be granted a second examination. The examination must be retaken within one year of the first, and thestudent will be required to repeat only those sections of the examination judged to be unsatisfactory. It isstrongly recommended that the student confer with his/her committee members and other appropriate areafaculty for suggestions and/or assistance in preparation for this repeat examination. If the secondexamination is determined to be unsatisfactory, in whole or in part, the student cannot earn a doctoral degreein music or music education at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The purpose of this comprehensive examination is to evaluate the student’s ability to analyze andsynthesize material from a variety of sources and to communicate that knowledge in written form.Success in course work does not guarantee success on the comprehensive examination. Moststudents will need to undertake a serious program of independent study and preparation in additionto any or all required course work in order to complete the comprehensive examination successfully.Doctoral students should consult their major professor and the coordinator of graduate studiesregarding examination policies beyond those listed in the Bulletin.


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Fall: the first full week in NovemberSpring: the first full week in AprilSummer: the three successive Saturdays following the 4th of July


Oral Defense: Doctoral DegreesAfter the dissertation has been accepted and after all required course work has been completed, butat least four weeks before the candidate is scheduled to receive the degree, a final oral defense of thedissertation and related fields will be conducted by the student’s advisory committee and any otherfaculty members designated by the Graduate Dean. The examination will be open to any member ofthe graduate faculty.

Advisory Committee: Doctoral DegreesEarly in the first term of full-time residency or before nine (9) hours of graduate credit have beenearned, the student, and the student’s major professor, select those faculty who will serve as thestudent’s advisory committee. The advisory committee must be appointed before one takes theQualifying Examination.

The major professor and the student shall develop a planning sheet of course work based uponQualifying Examination information together with course requirements. In those cases where astudent is required to take additional course work beyond the minimum required by the degree, theadvisory committee will counsel the student and plan the program of studies.

Recital Requirements:The student must ascertain that all members of the advisory committee can attend before schedulinga recital.* At least fourteen days before the recital, the student should remind the members of thecommittee by issuing a written invitation to each. Doctoral recitals shall not be scheduled to occurduring the week of final examinations before scheduling a recital.

If recitals are required by the student’s degree plan, the advisory committee must:1) Approve the repertoire, attend the recital, and grade the performance as Satisfactory (S) or

Unsatisfactory (U)2) This grade, indicating the majority opinion of the advisory committee, must be recorded on the

Graduate Examination Report and submitted to the academic adviser.3) Should a recital be canceled or postponed until a succeeding semester, the recital will be graded

“E” (course in progress). When the grade of “E” is given, the student must re-register for thecourse and receive a letter grade for that course.

4) Should a recital be judged Unsatisfactory, another recital, at a date determined by the advisorycommittee, must take place.

5) A student who receives two grades of Unsatisfactory in meeting degree recital requirements willnot be allowed to continue as a candidate.

*When all members of a committee cannot attend a conducting degree recital, the concert will bevideotaped. At a date following the concert, committee members will meet as a group. At thattime, the Committee will view the tape and evaluate the degree recital. The chairperson of theadvisory committee must be present at both the concert and the video viewing.

DissertationA. The dissertation topic must be approved by the student’s major professor and advisory committee

and must be an original and significant contribution to knowledge in the chosen field. The HumanSubjects Protection Review Committee must also approve the topic.

B. Once a topic has been approved, the student must enroll in MUS 797, MED 797, MUS 898, orMED 898 in each semester/term until the degree is completed.

C. A separate publication outlining University requirements concerning the preparation ofdissertations is available in the Graduate School.

D. Additionally, instructions specific to the development of an approved topic in Music (see requiredpamphlet “Prospectus Guide for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree”) or Music Education must befollowed. These may be obtained from the graduate adviser.

DocumentsThe doctoral student must be sure that a number of documents are filed with the Graduate School.Please see “Documents-Doctoral Degree Requirements,” this Bulletin.


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ResidencyStudents must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin.Continuous Enrollment Agreement.

Degree PlansDoctor of Musical Arts DegreePerformance and Pedagogy (all areas except Conducting andComposition)Candidacy Audition*All students must audition for the appropriate area faculty (generally, taped auditions are notacceptable.) This audition must be deemed Satisfactory before one can be accepted into the Schoolof Music (i.e., before completing nine (9) hours of graduate work). Early auditions are encouraged,and a high level of performance proficiency is expected.

*In lieu of a candidacy audition, with the approval of the School of Music Graduate Committee,students who will complete the Master of Music degree in Performance at USM may use theirgraduate recital. The appropriate faculty must attend the recital, and the printed program must statethe total purpose of the concert, e.g., “This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirementsfor the degree Master of Music in Performance, and it also serves as an audition for acceptance intothe Doctor of Musical Arts curriculum in the School of Music.” The student must begin doctoralstudy within one year of this audition.

In all instances other than those in bold-face below, the audition must be at least thirty minutes in lengthand must include three works of contrasting style, preferably representing three different periods in music.(Repertory lists with representative works are available upon request. Write: (instrument) professor,School of Music, The University of Southern Mississippi, Box 5081, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5081).

Brass Performance: For those majoring in brass performance, the candidacy audition must be afull recital for the USM brass faculty.

Percussion Performance: For those majoring in percussion performance, the applicant shoulddemonstrate proficiency on timpani, on mallet keyboards, and should perform a multiple-percussion performance.

Piano Performance: For those majoring in piano performance, the audition must be a full recital,memorized, performed before the piano faculty; it must include works from at least three differentperiods in music (e.g., Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, or Contemporary). The facultymay select portions from the repertoire submitted.

Voice Performance: Voice performance majors must demonstrate, by audition, (1) advanced vocal technique;(2) good diction in Italian, French, German, and English; and (3) good vocal quality and musicianship. Therepertoire must be memorized and include (1) an aria from opera or oratorio; (2) a seventeenth- or eighteenth-century Italian song or aria; (3) a German Lied; (4) a French Melodie; and (5) a song in English.

Special requirement, Voice Performance: The student’s transcript(s) must show grades of C orbetter in at least one course in diction for singers and in two years of foreign language: German,French, or Italian (may include any combination of those languages). Students lacking these will berequired to pass such courses in addition to the requirements for the degree. In lieu of course work,satisfactory performance on language exams, administered by the USM Department of ForeignLanguages and Literatures, is acceptable.

All D.M.A. Areas Except Conducting and CompositionThe D.M.A. student will be required to take MUS 500, 702, 731, 732, and 898. The remainder ofthe course work will be determined in light of the student’s qualifying examination, entranceaudition, his or her interests and/or professional goals, and the counsel of the major professor andgraduate advisory committee. In planning this program, the following minimum distribution ofgraduate courses (including master’s degree work) is required: thirty (30) semester hours inperformance music studio study and recitals, fifteen (15) semester hours in music history andliterature, nine (9) semester hours in music theory, and the remainder of the program in approvedelectives which may include six (6) semester hours in a cognate field of study. A 3.0 GPA isrequired for graduation. Three recitals will be required in addition to the entrance audition. Onemust be a solo recital, one a lecture recital, and the third chosen from the following options: (a)performance of a concerto with orchestra, (b) performance of a major role in an opera, (c)performance of a major role in an oratorio, (d) a full-length recital of chamber music, or (e) a


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second solo recital. (Note: To use options “a” through “d,” permission of the student’s advisorycommittee must be received before the semester in which the event will occur.) As a general rule,not more than one doctoral recital may be presented by a candidate during any academic term, normore than two during any nine-month period. Rare exceptions will be permitted, but under rigidlycontrolled procedures. See the graduate adviser for details.Research ToolsOne language will be required in the degree. (For specifies, see General Degree Requirements,Foreign Language, in this Bulletin.) Others may be required by the major professor and Graduateadvisory committee.

The D.M.A. dissertation, required for completion of the degree, consists of two parts. Part I must be awritten thesis giving evidence of the candidate’s ability to make a scholarly investigation of limitedscope. Part II must include all recital programs, concert programs, and program notes presentedduring the student’s residency. D.M.A. students, Performance and Pedagogy (all areas exceptConducting and Composition) may choose an alternative to the traditional dissertation requirement.This “Track 2” option is only available with the major professor’s and advisory committee’sapproval. See the graduate adviser for further information.

Conducting AreaAcceptance of a prospective student into the D.M.A. program in the conducting area requires apreviously earned master’s degree in music or music education. The conducting faculty must besatisfied that the student is qualified to pursue the D.M.A. at the University of Southern Mississippi.Students applying for entrance into the D.M.A. program in the conducting area must:

a) provide an application that includes a current resume; a repertoire list, specifying works conductedin performance; three letters of recommendation which center on the applicant’s conductingabilities; a video tape of a rehearsal conducted by the applicant; and a video or audio tape of aperformance conducted by the applicant.

b) complete an interview and an audition. After review of the application by the conducting faculty,the applicant may be invited to an interview-audition on campus. It will include 1) a session withthe conducting faculty to assess one’s musical proficiencies and 2) a rehearsal of an appropriateuniversity ensemble to assess one’s rehearsal technique.

In the interview, the applicant will demonstrate the following:a) musicality, preferably by showing proficiency as a performer on a standard orchestral or band

instrument, on a standard keyboard instrument, or as a singer;b) keyboard proficiency above the basic level in technique, musicianship, and open score reading;c) a high degree of competence in ear-training and sight-singing;d) thorough knowledge of the traditional orchestral and band instruments and their transpositions;e) acquaintance with a broad range of appropriate repertoire from various periods;f) detailed knowledge of works from the applicant’s repertoire list.

The audition, a rehearsal, will use repertoire selected in consultation with the appropriate facultyand will last for approximately thirty minutes. The applicant’s competence in effective gestural andverbal communication will be assessed. For applicants admitted to the program with deficiencies inany of the above, no degree credit will be granted for any required remedial work.

The D.M.A. student will be required to take MUS 500, 702, 731, 732, and 898. Also required are MED731, 732, 733, 825, and MUP 896, 897. The remainder of the course work will be determined in light of thestudent’s qualifying examination, entrance interview-audition, interests and/or professional goals, and thecounsel of the major professor and graduate advisory committee. In planning this program, the followingminimum distribution of graduate courses (including master’s degree work) is required: thirty (30) semesterhours in performance, conducting, and recitals, fifteen (15) semester hours in music history and literature,nine (9) semester hours in music theory, and six (6) hours of approved electives which may include acognate field of study (a course in foundations of music education is recommended).

Recitals: Two concerts and a lecture recital will be required. Repertoire for these concerts must beapproved in advance by the student’s advisory committee. When practical, the repertoire willinclude works for both vocal and instrumental components. As a general rule, not more than onedoctoral concert/recital may be presented by a candidate during any semester nor more than twoduring any nine-month period. Rare exceptions will be permitted, but only under rigidly controlledprocedures. See your advisory committee for details.

Satisfactory competence in English and German, French or Italian is required for candidacy.Competence in a foreign language can be demonstrated by:

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Note: Credit for graduate courses in foreign languages will not be granted toward the degree.

The D.M.A. dissertation, required for completion of the degree, consists of two parts.

Part I must be a written thesis that is an original and significant contribution to the knowledge of thefield; it must give evidence of the candidate’s ability to make a scholarly investigation of limitedscope. Part II must include all recital programs, concert programs, and program notes presentedduring the student’s residency.

Composition AreaAcceptance of a prospective student into the D.M.A. program in the composition area assumes apreviously earned master’s degree in composition or the equivalent, provided the composition facultyis satisfied that the student is qualified to pursue the D.M.A. at the University of Southern Mississippi.A high level of proficiency in composition and extensive knowledge of literature are expected.

Students applying for entrance into the D.M.A. program in the composition area must submit aportfolio containing representative scores and/or recordings of their compositions prior to the firstterm of enrollment at the University of Southern Mississippi.

The D.M.A. student will be required to take MUS 500, 702, 731, 732, and 898. The remainder ofthe program will be determined in the light of the student’s portfolio evaluation, his or herqualifying examination, his or her interests and/or professional goals, and the counsel of the majorprofessor and graduate advisory committee. In planning this program, the following minimumdistribution of graduate courses (including master’s degree work) is required: Thirty-nine (39)semester hours in composition and music theory, fifteen (15) semester hours in music history andliterature, six (6) semester hours in a related field of study, and the remainder of the program inapproved electives.

The student will write compositions totaling at least two (2) hours performing time. Up to thirty (30)minutes previously written compositions may be accepted as part of these two hours. Compositionswill be for orchestra, band, chorus, ensembles, and soloists demonstrating competence in writing forall orchestral and band instruments as well as for the solo voice. The music should encompass levelsof difficulty from junior high school to professional standards. The composer will writecommentaries for each work, including program notes and rehearsal suggestions. All works,including parts, must be in duplicative format.

One recital of the composer’s works will be given, with the composer commenting on eachcomposition.

One language will be required, chosen from French, German, or Italian.

The D.M.A. dissertation, required for completion of the degree, will consist of the commentaries,program notes, and a full score of a work composed during the student’s doctoral study.

Doctor of Music Education DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in Music Education DegreeGeneral requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Music Education (the Doctor ofMusic Education general requirements are the same as the Doctor of Education degree) are found inanother section of this Bulletin. The College of The Arts further stipulates the followingrequirements.

Admission: See “Admission Requirements”and “Acceptance,” a, b, e, f, g, and h (in this Bulletin).One must possess a master’s degree in music with state licensure and at least three years ofsuccessful teaching experience (K-12).

Research Tools: A candidate for the Doctor of Music Education degree is required to demonstrateproficiency in statistics or computer science; at the discretion of the student’s Graduate advisorycommittee, the candidate may be required to demonstrate a reading knowledge of one modernforeign language. The School of Music prescribes the following sequence for the statisticsrequirement: REF 602, REF 761, REF 762. Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree inMusic Education must comply with the language requirements as specified in the School of MusicDoctoral Handbook. Further research tools for Ph.D. candidates will be determined by thecandidate’s advisory committee.

Degree RequirementsThe following courses are required: REF 601 (or equivalent), MUS 702 (or equivalent), MED 755,825, 826, and 898. The remaining course work will be determined by the candidate’s QualifyingExamination, his or her interests, and the counsel of the major professor and Graduate advisorycommittee. In planning this program, the following minimum distribution of graduate courses(including master’s degree work) is required:

Thirty (30) semester hours in music education, nine (9) semester hours in music history andliterature, nine (9) semester hours in music theory, nine (9) semester hours in professionaleducation, three (3) semesters in studio performance study, and the remainder of the program inapproved electives. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation. Although this Bulletin states that eighty-four (84) semester hours are required for doctoral degrees, it should be clearly understood that somecandidates will be unable to receive a degree on the basis of this minimum. The distinction impliedby the degree and the traditions related to it require comprehensive knowledge and demonstration ofa high degree of proficiency in the major field and related areas of study as well as the ability toconduct advanced research.

Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Department of Theatre and DanceFrancis X. Kuhn, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5052(601) 266-4994

Amacker, Hayes, Hill, Judd, Kuhn, Mullican, Nielsen*, Prieur,

*Associate Graduate Faculty

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Theatre and Dance is an accredited memberof the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Theatre requirements are in accordance with thepublished regulations of this Association.

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers programs leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree.


To be eligible for admission, a student must have a bachelor’s degree and have completed aminimum of twenty-one (21) semester hours of undergraduate course work in theatre or theatrerelated areas. Those who do not meet the minimum entrance requirements may be admitted but willbe expected to take undergraduate courses to cover deficiencies. It should be emphasized thatadmission to the Graduate School does not imply acceptance of the student as a candidate for agraduate degree. (See general admission requirements and procedures as set forth in this Bulletin.)

Upon being admitted into a graduate program, the student will be assisted by the departmentgraduate coordinator in selecting an appropriate graduate advisory committee composed of threefaculty members, one of whom will serve as major professor.

Before the end of the first week of classes, an entrance interview and audition/ portfolio review isrequired of all students entering a master’s program.

Master of Fine Arts Degree in TheatreThe objective of the Master of Fine Arts curriculum is to develop the educated performer byoffering sound theory and intensive practical training simultaneously. Students in the Master of FineArts programs will elect a plan of study with specialization in one of the following areas: (1) directing (2) performance, or Design and Technical Theatre.

Regular admission to a Master of Fine Arts program requires: (1) the submission of GraduateRecord Examination scores; (2) an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in theundergraduate major area or on the last 60 hours attempted; (3) acceptable performance audition orportfolio evaluations; (4) three strong letters of recommendation, which should address theapplicant’s academic preparation in the area of theatre; and (5) successful personal interviews. Theletters of recommendation should be sent to the department. Members of all under representedgroups are strongly encouraged to apply. Performance students will be required to demonstrate theirproficiency in “Showcase” performance during the first semester in residence. Design emphasisstudents must present a portfolio for review by the faculty prior to the initial registration. If noportfolio is available, a student may be admitted on a conditional basis until an acceptable minimumproficiency is determined.


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Proficiency reviews will be required of all M.F.A. candidates at the conclusion of their secondsemester in residence.

The Master of Fine Arts program normally requires three years of full-time graduate study and thecompletion of a minimum approved program of sixty (60) hours with at least 18 hours of coursework at the 600 level or higher. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation. It is recommended that theM.F.A. student spend at least one summer as a member of the Repertory Theatre program. Thecandidate will satisfactorily complete a creative project in his major area of emphasis and defend itorally before the Theatre Arts faculty.

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College of Business AdministrationWilliam Gunther, DeanFarhang Niroomand, Associate DeanWilliam Smith, Assistant Dean Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5021(601) 266-4659

Stephen Bushardt, DirectorGraduate Business ProgramsHattiesburg, MS 39406-5096(601) 266-4653

Walton Taylor, CoordinatorGraduate Business ProgramsLong Beach, MS 39560-5128(601) 865-4505

B. Babin, L. Babin, Black, Boothe, Bushardt, Cartee, Carter, Cyree*, Davis, Duhon, Green, Gunther, Hamwi,Henthorne, Hsieh, Ivy, E. King, R. King, Klinedinst, Lewis, Lindley, Lo, Magruder, Melton*, Mixon*,Naghshpour, Niroomand, Nissan, Ruegger, Sawyer, Sharpe, Smith, Taylor, Topping, Trevino*, Vest, Whitesell,Williams, Zantow


MissionThe College of Business Administration at the University of Southern

Mississippi is committed to preparing our students for careers in business and to assisting organizations in South Mississippi.

Accordingly, our programs emphasize• values conducive to personal and career development •

• the functions and environment of business •• communication and critical thinking •

• the global dimensions of business •• ethical decision-making •

To fulfill our mission the college seeks a balanced and synergistic agenda of instruction, scholarly activity, and professional service.

Graduate Degree ProgramsThe following graduate degree programs are available on the Hattiesburg campus: a Master ofBusiness Administration (M.B.A.) and a Master of Professional Accountancy (M.P.A.). These andother business programs offered on the Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast campuses are accredited by theAmerican Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.

Requests for application forms and other information may be addressed to the Director of GraduateBusiness Programs, College of Business Administration, The University of Southern Mississippi, Box5096, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5096. Telephone inquiries may be made by calling (601) 266-4653.

A Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is also offered on the Gulf Coast. Requests forapplication forms and other information may be addressed as indicated above. Telephone inquiriescan also be made by calling (601) 865-4505 at Gulf Park.

Graduate assistantships are available for the M.B.A. and M.P.A. degrees. Students with goodundergraduate records are encouraged to apply at the time they request admission.



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Admission to the University of Southern Mississippi’s M.B.A. and M.P.A. programs is selective. Regularadmission is contingent on having graduated from a college or university accredited by a recognizedregional accrediting agency. In addition, the graduate admission committee of the College of BusinessAdministration recommends admittance only for those applicants whose academic background, workexperience, demonstrated leadership, and communication skills meet the challenging demands of graduateprograms in management and accounting.

In evaluating applications, the admission committee utilizes the following criteria:

Undergraduate record—The cumulative grade point average (GPA) from all institutions, thearea(s) of concentration, the balance of verbal/communication and quantitative/analyticalcourses, and the trend of grades are considered.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)—The GMAT is sponsored and directed by theGraduate Management Admission Council, consisting of representatives from graduate schools ofmanagement. A candidate should strive to achieve a good balance of verbal- and quantitative-areascores.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)—Students whose native language is notEnglish must achieve a TOEFL score of 550 or more.

Work Experience—While work experience is not required for admission, two or more years ofrelevant managerial responsibility strengthen the likelihood of admission to the program. Applicantsare encouraged to submit resumes showing job responsibilities and accomplishments. Letters ofrecommendation should be from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness forgraduate study and should be sent to the department or school.

Letters of Recommendation—The admission committee reviews letters of recommendation togain a more personal understanding of the applicant’s leadership ability in terms ofcommunication and interpersonal skills. Each applicant should request three recommendationletters, at least one of which addresses the applicant’s academic preparation. Letters ofrecommendation should be from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness forgraduate study and should be sent to the College.

Essay—The essay requirement provides the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate writingcompetency and communication skills. It also enables the applicant to provide specific examplesof demonstrated leadership, to discuss career plans, and to supply additional information thatwill assist in selecting those individuals who can most benefit from and contribute to thegraduate management or accounting programs.

Students may enroll in College of Business Administration courses reserved exclusively forgraduate students if they have regular admission to specific USM graduate programs and have takenthe necessary prerequisites. In rare cases, students may be admitted conditionally. To removeConditional Admission status, masters students must earn a 3.0 on the first nine (9) semester hoursof course work numbered 500 or above or on all courses taken while completing this nine (9) hourrequirement. Students with an undergraduate degree in business who have been accepted into theM.B.A. program may start on a full-time basis in the summer and fall semesters. Only part-timestudents will be allowed to start in the spring semester. Students who do not have an undergraduatedegree in business but have been accepted into the M.B.A. program may start in fall semester onlyas a full-time student.

Students transferring from other graduate schools must meet the admission requirements statedabove. At the time of admission, transfer students may request that up to six (6) semester hours ofapproved credit be applied toward degree requirements. Once enrolled, transfer of credit betweenthe Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast campuses, as well as courses taken at other institutions, must beapproved in advance.

Academic Policies

Application of credits and dismissal—Students who receive a grade of “C” in more than nine (9)hours of course work will be dismissed from the program. Students may not apply hours toward adegree for courses in which there is a grade of “D”; students who receive grades of “D” in morethan six hours of course work will be dismissed from the program. Students who receive grades of“F” in more than three hours of course work will be dismissed from the program.


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Upon approval by the Director, students may repeat one and only one course to improve acumulative grade point average. Students whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) or whoseprogram GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on probation. Students must attain a cumulative 3.0GPA by the end of the following (probationary) semester or they may be dismissed from theprogram subject to review by a faculty committee and the program director.

Graduation requirements—Students must complete course requirements with a 3.0 GPA for allgraduate courses taken. In addition, all general requirements of the Graduate School must be met; thisincludes a comprehensive examination.

Degree RequirementsMaster of Business AdministrationThe M.B.A. program is available to students who have no previous course work in businessadministration, as well as anyone whose background includes an undergraduate degree in a businessdiscipline. Consequently, required M.B.A. course work ranges from a minimum of 30 semesterhours to a maximum of 48 semester hours. Specific degree requirements will be determined uponadmission. Pre-program proficiency requirements include the ability to make use of wordprocessing, spreadsheet, and database management software packages, as well as mathematicalcompetence through applied calculus.

The M.B.A. program is broad in nature and aimed at developing managerial competence from ageneral perspective. Specifically, the M.B.A. curriculum:

• strengthens critical thinking skills that involve the ability to structure and analyzeproblems creatively and to process data to yield useful information;

• fosters thinking that is global in scope and integrative of the economic, technical,political-legal, and social-cultural dimensions;

• provides pragmatic managerial decision-making skills through instruction in thefundamentals of the functional areas of business (accounting, financial analysis, etc.);

• develops skills in dealing with behavioral issues including the ability to functioneffectively as a decision maker, motivator, and leader;

• increases awareness of and appreciation for ethical values, human dignity, culturaldiversity, social responsibilities, and the need for continuous self-development;

• develops the ability to think strategically and to function effectively in an environment ofrapid change;

• enhances written and oral communication skills.

Foundation course requirements are as follows:MBA 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 hours MBA 530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 hoursMBA 511 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MBA 550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3MBA 520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MBA 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

(Total foundation course work: 18 hours)

NOTE: The foregoing foundation course requirements will normally be waived for students whohave undergraduate degrees in business.

Advanced course requirements are as follows:MBA 645 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 hours MBA 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 hoursMBA 600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MBA 640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3MBA 605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 MBA 660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3MBA 610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

(Total advanced course work: 30 hours)

In some cases pre-program courses should be taken prior to enrolling in M.B.A. classes.


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Mission

The School of Professional Accountancy and Information Systems (SPAIS) is an academic unitwithin the College of Business Administration (CBA) at the University of Southern Mississippi andis committed to the mission of the CBA. Within this framework, the SPAIS has its own uniquemission.

The primary objective of the SPAIS is to be a quality provider of undergraduate- and master’s-levelaccounting education. The SPAIS strives to produce technically competent, yet broadly educated,business and accounting graduates who have marketable skills, the ability to think critically, anunderstanding of the importance of ethics in decision making, and an appreciation of the necessityfor life-long learning. Therefore, as its first priority, the SPAIS emphasizes excellent teaching in anenvironment of continuous curriculum development.

The SPAIS also acknowledges its responsibilities to the University, the accounting profession,business and government enterprises, and taxpayers. The SPAIS strives to meet theseresponsibilities by providing appropriate services and by engaging in the scholarly pursuits ofresearch and writing. These activities complement the primary teaching mission.

The School of Professional Accountancy and Information Systems is a school within the College ofBusiness Administration. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for professional careers in both thepublic accounting and management accounting areas.

The objective of the graduate curriculum is to provide more depth and breadth in Accounting andrelated subjects than can be accomplished in a four-year program. Enrollment in the School’sgraduate program is limited to those students who show a high probability of success.

The School offers one degree—the Master of Professional Accountancy. The program leading to theM.P.A. is essentially the culmination of a five-year program. A student who earns the Bachelor’sdegree with a major in accounting may normally complete the M.P.A. program with one year’sadditional work. A minimum of thirty (30) hours of graduate work is required.

Students with a variety of educational backgrounds may enter the program. Students who have abaccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university must either transfer or take thefollowing business environment and tool courses:Applied Calculus for Business .............(3 hours) Advanced Business Law ...............(3 hours)Principles of Economics .......................(6 hours) Principles of Finance ....................(3 hours)Managerial Statistics I ..........................(3 hours) Global Managerial Policy andManagerial Statistics II .........................(3 hours) Strategy (3 hours)Management for Organizations ............ (3 hours) Management Information Systems (3 hours)Legal Environment of Business ........... (3 hours) Principles of Marketing ................(3 hours)

The following lower-division accounting courses are also required:Principles of Accounting ......................(3 hours) Cost Accounting ...........................(3 hours)Accounting Processes and Systems ......(3 hours) Income Tax Accounting ................(3 hours)Intermediate Accounting ......................(6 hours) Government and Not-for-ProfitAdvanced Accounting ..........................(3 hours) Accounting ..................................(3 hours)Auditing ................................................(3 hours)

Professional-level courses for M.P.A.:

ACC 512 - Seminar on Contemporary Accounting TopicsACC 605 - Current Accounting Theory and ResearchACC 610 - Advanced AuditingACC 620 - Advanced Cost/Managerial AccountingACC 630 - Tax Seminar IACC 631 - Tax Seminar II AND ACC 660 - ControllershipMBA 645 - Communication Skills for ManagersMBA 640 - Problems in Corporate FinanceMBA 6XX - Any 600-level MBA courseMBA 6XX - Any 600-level MBA course

A minimum of ten (10) courses must be taken at the graduate level with at least seven (7) coursesnumbered over 600 and at least three (3) MBA courses.

Admission to the Program

Admission requirements for the M.P.A. program are the same as those listed for the M.B.A.program. Admission forms and GMAT applications are available in the Graduate BusinessPrograms Office, JGH, room 307. Members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouragedto apply.

Graduation and Retention Standards

Graduation and retention standards for the M.P.A. program are the same as those listed above forthe M.B.A. program.



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Curriculum, Instruction, andSpecial Education Education (CUI) Master of Education

Master of ScienceEarly Childhood (MED)Elementary Education Emphasis (MED)Reading Instruction Emphasis (MED)Secondary Education Emphasis (MED)Reading Instruction Emphasis (MS)Secondary Education Emphasis (MS)

Special Education Master of EducationMaster of Science

Behavior Disorders Emphasis (MED)Gifted Emphasis (MED)Learning Disabilities Emphasis (MED)Mental Retardation

Mild/Moderate Emphasis (MED)Severe/Profound Emphasis (MED)

Early Intervention Master of Science

Educational Leadershipand Research

Adult Education Master of EducationEducational Administration Master of Education

PsychologyPsychology Master of ArtsCounseling and Personnel Services Master of Education

College Counseling/Personnel Emphasis

School Counseling EmphasisAgency Counseling Emphasis

Counseling Psychology Master of SciencePsychology Master of Science

Technology EducationTechnology Education Master of Science

Business Technology EducationTechnical & Occupational Education

Instructional Technology Master of Science

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Curriculum, Instruction, andSpecial Education

Education Specialist in EducationEarly ChildhoodEducation EmphasisElementary Education EmphasisReading Instruction EmphasisSecondary Education EmphasisSpecial Education Emphasis


Education Specialist in EducationAdult Education EmphasisEducational Research EmphasisEducational Administration EmphasisHigher Education Administration Emphasis

PsychologyEducation Specialist in Education

School Counseling Emphasis

Doctoral Level

Curriculum, Instruction, andSpecial Education

Education Doctor of EducationElementary Education Emphasis Doctor of PhilosophySecondary Education EmphasisSpecial Education Emphasis


Education Doctor of EducationAdult Education Emphasis Doctor of PhilosophyEducational Administration Emphasis

Higher Education (HEA) Doctor of EducationDoctor of Philosophy

PsychologyPsychology ) Doctor of Philosophy

Clinical EmphasisCounseling EmphasisExperimental EmphasisIndustrial/Organizational EmphasisSchool Emphasis

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College of Education andPsychologyCarl R. Martray, DeanApril D. Miller, Associate DeanHattiesburg, MS 39406-5023(601) 266-4568

The University of Southern Mississippi, through its College of Education and Psychology, holdsmembership in the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Teacher EducationCouncil of State Colleges and Universities, and the Southern Regional Consortium of Colleges ofEducation. All programs in professional and teacher education are fully accredited by the NationalCouncil for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and doctoral programs in ClinicalPsychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology are accredited by the AmericanPsychological Association (APA). For degrees offered by each department, please see the previouspage.

MissionThe mission of the College of Education and Psychology is to provide quality programs for threemajor areas: psychology, professional education, and instructional technology. The Collegedevelops individuals who possess critical thinking and problem solving abilities; theoretical,practical, and technical competence; effective communication skills; an appreciation for diversity; asensitivity to standards of ethical conduct; and a commitment to life-long learning. The Collegefulfills its mission through programs characterized by excellence in instruction and supervisedpractice, research training, scholarly productivity, leadership, professional service, and collaborativeactivities.

Department of Curriculum, Instruction, andSpecial EducationDana G. Thames, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5057(601) 266-6987Sheila R. Alber, Graduate CoordinatorSpecial Education Content(601) 266-6987Mark G. Richmond, Graduate CoordinatorCurriculum and Instruction Content(601) 266-6987Alber, Appelt-Slick, Beal, Belton, Callahan, Cwikla, Davis, Escudero*, Evans*, Fair*, Falconer, Jackson,Karnes, Luce, Masztal, McDowell*, Miller, Nelson, Palmer, Reeves-Kazelskis, Richards, B. Richmond*, M.Richmond, Siders, Sulentic, Thames, Walker, Whiting, Whorton, Yates*


CEC Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice: Each student will be given a copyof the Code of Ethics and the Standards for Professional Practices. Students are expected to abide bythese standards at all times. Breaches of this code of the standards may result in disciplinary actionthrough the department and/or the university.

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education offers graduate degrees in theareas of early childhood education, elementary education, reading instruction, secondary education,and special education.

Master of EducationMajorEducation: Curriculum and Instruction

Emphasis AreasEarly Childhood Education

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Elementary EducationReading InstructionSecondary Education

Specialization Areas (Secondary)Art Foreign Language PhysicsBiology Mathematics ScienceChemistry Music Education Social StudiesEnglish Physical Education Speech Communication

Education: Special EducationEmphasis AreasBehavior DisordersGifted EducationLearning DisabilitiesMental Retardation—Mild/Moderate—Severe/Profound

Master of ScienceMajorEducation: Curriculum and Instruction

Emphasis AreasReading InstructionSecondary Education

Specialization Areas (Secondary)Art Foreign Language PhysicsBiology Mathematics ScienceChemistry Music Education Social StudiesEnglish Physical Education Speech Communication

Education: Special EducationEmphasis AreaEarly Intervention

Graduate degrees in the content areas of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education arecontingent on satisfaction of lower level program requirements. Students seeking a Master’s Degreein the content area of Curriculum and Instruction or in Special Education must have or be eligiblefor a Mississippi class A standard license, or its equivalent, in the area of study; applicants notmeeting class A licensure standards in the proposed area of study will be required to take prescribedprerequisite course work. Students entering the Curriculum and Instruction or the Special EducationMaster’s program who desire AA level Mississippi licensure must meet all A level requirementsprior to seeking advanced licensure. Individuals who are matriculating at USM should becomeaware of the licensure requirements of those states where they wish to be licensed and should workwith an adviser to see that those requirements are met.

Teaching Experience Requirement

The Department strongly recommends that a student gain at least one year of teaching experiencebefore entering the Master’s Degree program. Students must have two (2) years of teachingexperience prior to completion of the master’s degree.


Master’s Programs for Curriculum and Instruction Content AreaThe Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education offers a Master of Education degreewith a major in curriculum and instruction and emphasis areas in early childhood education, elementaryeducation, reading instruction, and secondary education. The Master of Science degree is offered with amajor in curriculum and instruction with emphasis areas in reading instruction and in secondary education.The program of study at the Master’s Degree level is designed to increase the professional competency ofthe classroom teacher and to provide the course work necessary to meet standards of teaching licensure atthis advanced level. The Master’s Degree programs require admission to a particular program,appointment of a graduate adviser, completion and submission of four copies of the application form for amaster’s degree at least one semester in advance of the date of graduation, successful completion of thecomprehensive examination, and completion of all course work requirements.

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Admission RequirementsAdmission to master’s programs offered in the content area of Curriculum and Instruction is selective.To be considered for regular admission to a master’s degree program, an applicant must have:

(a) an academic record reflecting a superior undergraduate grade point average. Recently, studentsregularly admitted to master’s programs in Curriculum and Instruction have obtained averageGPAs of 3.0 (figured on a scale where A equals 4.0) for the last two years of undergraduate study;

(b) results from a national standardized achievement/aptitude test predictive of the ability to completea graduate program successfully. These include the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or theMiller Analogies Test (MAT);

(c) three letters of recommendation from professionals in the field of education who are qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. These letters should be sent to the department;

(d) a letter of intent (describe reasons for pursuing a master’s degree);(e) a professional resumé;(f) a copy of license.

Admission

The Department reviews qualified applicants for graduate work throughout the academic year.Applications adhereing to these dates will receive notification on the specified date as mentioned.

Semester Application Deadline Notification Date

Fall First Monday in April First Monday in MaySpring First Monday in September First Monday in OctoberSummer First Monday in March First Monday in April

Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Admission to master’s programs is contingent on the approval of the Departmental GraduateCommittee, Department Chair, the Dean of the College, and the Dean of the Graduate School. Anapplicant who fails to meet the above criteria for regular admission may be considered forconditional admission on an individual basis. Students accepted on a conditional basis MUSTobtain grades of B or better on the first nine hours of specified course work 500 level or higher orall course work taken while completing this 9-hour requirement. It is the responsibility of thestudent to inform the Department Chair or the Graduate Coordinator when conditional status is to beremoved.

Applicants seeking a graduate degree in the content area of Curriculum and Instruction who do nothave a bachelor’s degree in education must first fulfill all requirements for a bachelor’s degree ineducation. Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in education who are seeking a master’sdegree in an education area other than the area in which the education bachelor’s degree wasreceived must, in addition to the thirty (thirty-three for thesis programs) hours required for aMaster’s Degree, complete an additional twelve hours of curriculum or methods course work at thegraduate or undergraduate level. This course work shall be prescribed by the Department Chair orGraduate Coordinator. In the event that the applicant has not previously completed student teachingrequirements, fourteen hours of student teaching must be completed.

All graduate programs require a 3.0 GPA or better for graduation.

Substitutions for required courses must be approved in advance and in writing by the GraduateCoordinator or the Department Chair. Transfer credit (see general master’s degree requirements)must have prior approval by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair. In addition to theabove requirements, the individual must pass comprehensive examinations. Each student is allowedonly two attempts to pass comprehensive examinations. Each student should register with thedepartment’s graduate secretary for comprehensive examinations, one to three months prior to theexamination.



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Master’s DegreesMaster of Education with Emphasis in Early Childhood Education

Thesis Program)REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6CIE 606, 770, 772, 776, 777, 778 .................................................................................................................18Elective............................................................................................................................................................3CIE 698 ...........................................................................................................................................................6

Hours 33Plan II (Non-Thesis Program)REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6CIE 606, 770, 772, 776, 777, 778 .................................................................................................................18Elective............................................................................................................................................................3CIE 728 ...........................................................................................................................................................3

Hours 30

Master of Education with Emphasis in Elementary Education

Plan I (Thesis Program)REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6CIE 606, 724, 725, 776 ................................................................................................................................12CIR 705 ...........................................................................................................................................................3Electives (Select 2 courses from the following:

CIE 691, 728, 768, 778; CIR 691, 706, 729;EDA 600; GHY 617; REF 604, 660; SME 730, 731, 732, 733).....................................................6

CIE 698 ...........................................................................................................................................................6Hours 33

Plan II (Non-Thesis Program)REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6CIE 606, 724, 725, 776 ................................................................................................................................12CIR 705 ...........................................................................................................................................................3Electives (Select 2 courses from the following:

CIE 691, 768, 778; CIR 706, 729; EDA 600; GHY 617, REF 604, 660; SME 730, 731, 732, 733) ......................................................................6

CIE 728 ...........................................................................................................................................................3Hours 30

Master of Science and Master of Education with Emphasis in Reading

Plan I (Thesis Program-MS Degree)REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6CIR 705, 706, 713, 729, 733, 754 ................................................................................................................18Elective............................................................................................................................................................3CIE 698 ...........................................................................................................................................................6

Hours 33

Plan II (Non-Thesis Program-MEd Degree)REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6CIR 705, 706, 713, 729, 733, 754 ................................................................................................................18Elective............................................................................................................................................................3CIE 728 ...........................................................................................................................................................3

Hours 30

Master of Science and Master of Education with Emphasis in Secondary Education

Plan I (Thesis Program)REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6CIS 700 ..........................................................................................................................................................3CIR 754 ...........................................................................................................................................................3Specialization ................................................................................................................................................15CIS 698 ...........................................................................................................................................................6

Hours 33

Plan II (Non-Thesis Program)REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6CIS 700 ..........................................................................................................................................................3CIR 754 ...........................................................................................................................................................3Specialization ................................................................................................................................................15CIS 708 ...........................................................................................................................................................3

Hours 30The course requirements of Plan I and Plan II require a specialization of at least fifteen (15)semester hours which must be taken in one of the following areas:

Art Music EducationBiology Human Performance/Physical EducationChemistry PhysicsEnglish Science**Foreign Language Social Studies***Mathematics* Speech Communication

*The student selecting mathematics as a specialization area may not use any mathematics coursedesignated as a mathematics refresher course, and courses with MAT prefix must be approved bythe Mathematics Department and the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education.

**The student selecting science as a specialization area may use, with the approval of his or heradviser, a combination of biological and physical science courses; however, a minimum of nine (9)semester hours of graduate credit must be taken in an area of science for which the student holds aClass A endorsement. A student who holds Class A endorsements in two or more areas of sciencemay qualify for Class AA licensure in two areas by completing nine (9) semester hours of graduatecredit in one of the endorsement areas and six (6) semester hours of graduate credit in the otherendorsement area. No more than three (3) hours of science and mathematics education (SME)courses may be used. To be used in an endorsement area, the SME course must be in that area.

***The student selecting social studies as a specialization area may take courses in any one or acombination of the following disciplines: history, geography, political science, sociology, and economics.

Master’s Programs for Special Education Content AreaThe Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education offers several options to thestudent for a Master’s of Education degree program. This program is open only to teachers whohave already obtained licensure.

Teachers who have gained special education licensure through alternative routes will be required totake a program of at least thirty-six (36) hours and may need to take additional courses to fulfilldeficiencies. In all areas of emphasis, an additional practicum may be required for teachers withlittle or no experience in working with the specific population of students being emphasized.Licensure resulting from the master’s degree is the responsibility of the student obtaining thedegree. Clarification of licensure outcomes should be confirmed prior to beginning the program.Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Master of Education in Special Education with Emphasis in Behavior Disorders

For students who are presently certified in Mississippi at the Bachelor’s Level in SpecialEducation, not by alternative route or add-on licensure: The student must provide evidence thatthe following prerequisites have been successfully completed: SPE 400 or equivalent course workand professionally appropriate experience with behavior disorders.Non-Thesis/Thesis ProgramREF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6SPE 709, 770...................................................................................................................................................6Behavioral Disorders Emphasis Area (SPE 650, 651, 652, 631, 632, 641, 654)..........................................21

Minimum Hours 33Students who wish to pursue a non-thesis track will prepare and defend a professional portfolio (i.e.,comprehensive examination).

Master of Education in Special Education with Emphasis in Gifted Child Education

For students who are presently certified in Mississippi at the Bachelor’s Level, not byalternative route or add-on licensure: The student must provide evidence that the followingprerequisites have been successfully completed: SPE 400 or equivalent course work andprofessionally appropriate experience.


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Non-Thesis/Thesis ProgramREF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6SPE 709, 770...................................................................................................................................................6Gifted Education Emphasis Area (SPE 560, 661, 662, 663, 664)

(SPE Elective) ...............................................................................................................................18Minimum Hours 30

Master of Education in Special Education with Emphasis in Learning Disability

For students who are presently certified in Mississippi at the Bachelor’s Level in SpecialEducation, not by alternative route or add-on licensure: The student must provide evidence thatthe following prerequisites have been successfully completed: SPE 400 or equivalent course workand professionally appropriate experience with mild/moderate disabilities.

Non-Thesis/Thesis ProgramREF 601, 607; SPE 709, 770 ........................................................................................................................12Specific Learning Disabilities (SPE 630, 631, 632, 640, 641, 651) ...........................................................18

Minimum Hours 30

Master of Education in Special Education with Emphasis in Mental Retardation(Mild/Moderate)

For students who are presently certified in Mississippi at the Bachelor’s Level in SpecialEducation, not by alternative route or add-on licensure: The student must provide evidence thatthe following prerequisites have been successfully completed: SPE 400 or equivalent course workand professionally appropriate experience with mild/moderate disabilities.

Non-Thesis/Thesis ProgramREF 601, 607; SPE 709, 770 ........................................................................................................................12Select One Area of Emphasis (Mental Retardation or Specific Learning Disabilities)Mental Retardation (SPE 630, 640, 641, 643, 651) and select one of the two LD courses (SPE 631, 632)Specific Learning Disabilities (SPE 630, 631, 632, 640, 641, 651) ...........................................................18

Minimum Hours 30

Master of Education in Special Education with Emphasis in Mental Retardation(Severe/Profound)

For students who are presently certified in Mississippi at the Bachelor’s Level in SpecialEducation, not by alternative route or add-on licensure: The student must provide evidence thatthe following prerequisites have been successfully completed: SPE 400 or equivalent course workand professionally appropriate experience with students with severe/profound disabilities.

Non-Thesis, Thesis ProgramREF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6SPE 709, 770...................................................................................................................................................6Severe/Profound Disabilities Emphasis Area

Developmental Disabilities (SPE 578, 698)Mental Retardation (SPE 641, 644, 645)Behavior Management (SPE 651).................................................................................................18

Elective (Select one three (3) hour elective from the following: SPE 578, 597, 598, 640, 650)....................3Minimum Hours 33

Substitutions for required courses must be approved in advance and in writing by the GraduateCoordinator or the Department Chair. Transfer credit must have prior approval by the GraduateCoordinator or Department Chair. In addition to the above requirements, the individual must passcomprehensive examinations. Each student is allowed two attempts to pass comprehensiveexaminations. Each student should register with the department’s graduate secretary forcomprehensive examinations, one to three months prior to the examination.

Master of Science in Early Intervention

The Master of Science degree in early intervention is an interdisciplinary program between theSchool of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, andSpecial Education. This thirty-six (36) hour degree program is designed to prepare students to workin state and community-based service systems serving infants and toddlers with disabilities (agesbirth through five (5) years).


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Non-Thesis/Thesis ProgramPrerequisite Courses: SPE 400/500 and CD 451/551 (does not count toward degree program)REF 601 ..........................................................................................................................................................3SPE 598, 628, 629, 688, 692, 770.................................................................................................................18SHS 730 ..........................................................................................................................................................3CD 650, 652 ....................................................................................................................................................6Elective (Select two three (3) hour electives) (CIP) .......................................................................................6

Minimum Hours 36

Specialist Programs for Curriculum, Instruction, and SpecialEducationIt is strongly recommended that students who anticipate eventually entering into a doctoral programat USM or any other institution NOT apply for admission to the Specialist program. The Specialistdegree is considered by many institutions as a terminal degree, and as such could become animpediment to advanced study.

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education offers the Specialist inEducation degree with a major in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, with the option of theselection of an emphasis in early childhood education, elementary education, special education,secondary education, or reading instruction. Students pursuing a specialist’s degree with emphasisin secondary education may choose a specialization from a number of teaching (subject) areas.

Entrance into a particular specialist’s degree program presupposes that the student has completed, oris willing to complete, the course work required for that program at the Master’s Degree level.

All specialist’s degree programs require a minimum of thirty-four (34) graduate semester hoursbeyond the master’s degree.

The specialist’s degree program requires admission to a particular program; submission of anapproved program of studies; completion of all required course work, to include the completion ofone full-time semester/term of residence taking all nine (9) semester hours on either the HattiesburgCampus or the Gulf Park Campus; successful completion of the Specialist’s oral examination; andcompletion and defense of an approved thesis or field problem.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Specialist’s programs offered in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, andSpecial Education is selective. To be considered for regular admission to a Specialist’s degreeprogram, an applicant must have:

(a) an academic record reflecting a superior grade point average on previous graduate work. Recently,students regularly admitted to Specialist’s programs in Curriculum, Instruction, and SpecialEducation have obtained average GPAs of 3.25 (figured on a scale where A equals 4.0) onprevious graduate coursework;

(b) results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) a national standardizedachievement/aptitude test predictive of the ability to complete a Specialist’s program successfully.and/or Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT);

(c) three letters of recommendation from professionals in the field of education who are qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. These letters should be sent to the department.

(d) a letter of intent (describe reasons for pursuing a master’s degree)(e) a professional resume;(f) a copy of license.

Admission Deadlines

The Department reviews qualified applicants for graduate work throughout the academic year.Applications adhereing to these dates will receive notification on the specified date as mentioned.



Members of under represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Admission to Specialist’s programs offered in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, andSpecial Education is contingent on the approval of the Departmental Graduate Committee,Department Chair, the Dean of the College, and the Dean of the Graduate School. An applicant

who fails to meet the above criteria for regular admission may be considered for conditionaladmission on an individual basis.

Students accepted on a conditional basis MUST obtain a 3.25 GPA or better on their first nine (9)hours of specified course work 600 level or higher or all course work taken while completing this 9-hour requirement. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the Department Chair, or GraduateCoordinator, when conditional status is to be removed.


No student will be eligible to receive a specialist’s or doctoral degree until he or she has completed atleast three years of teaching experience at a grade or in the area of disability appropriate for the degree.

Residency Students must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin.

Continuous Enrollment Requirement: Students must meet the requirement specified in thefront section of this Bulletin.

Specialist’s DegreeSpecialist in Education with Emphasis in Early Childhood Education

REF 602 ..........................................................................................................................................................3EDA 620 ........................................................................................................................................................3CIR 706 or 729................................................................................................................................................3CIE 762, 790, 794 ...........................................................................................................................................9CIE 880 ...........................................................................................................................................................1Elective (One three (3) hour elective).............................................................................................................3Early Childhood Education

Course work Emphasis Area (Select 12 hours of additional course work in the cognate area of Early Childhood)..................................................12

Hours 34

The specialist’s program with an emphasis in early childhood education consists of a minimum ofthirty-four (34) semester hours beyond the master’s degree. Substitutions for required course mustbe approved in advance and in writing by the Graduate Coordinator or the Department Chair.Transfer credit must have prior approval by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair. Inaddition to the above requirements, the individual must plan, conduct, and report the results of afield problem. The comprehensive examination requirement for this degree will be met bypresenting the results of the study to a committee of no less than three (3) faculty members in thedepartment. A chair will be assigned to direct the research.

Specialist in Education with Emphasis in Elementary Education

REF 602 ..........................................................................................................................................................3EDA 620 ........................................................................................................................................................3CIR 706 or 729................................................................................................................................................3CIE 762, 790, 794 ...........................................................................................................................................9CIE 880 ...........................................................................................................................................................1Elective (One three (3) hour elective).............................................................................................................3Elementary Education

Course work Emphasis Area (Select 12 hours of additional course work in one subject area of Elementary Education).........................................12

Hours 34

The specialist’s program with an emphasis in elementary education consists of a minimum of thirty-four (34) semester hours beyond the master’s degree. Substitutions for required courses must beapproved in advance and in writing by the Graduate Coordinator or the Department Chair. Transfercredit must have prior approval by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair. In addition to theabove requirements, the individual must plan, conduct, and report the results of a field problem. Thecomprehensive examination requirement for this degree will be met by presenting the results of thestudy to a committee of no less than three (3) faculty members in the department. A chair will beassigned to direct the research.


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Specialist in Education with Emphasis in Reading

REF 602 ..........................................................................................................................................................3CIE 762, 790 ...................................................................................................................................................6EDA 620 ........................................................................................................................................................3CIE/CIS 880....................................................................................................................................................1CIE/CIS 794....................................................................................................................................................3Elective (Select one three (3) hour elective ....................................................................................................3Reading Emphasis Area or Collateral Field..................................................................................................15

Hours 34

The specialist’s program with an emphasis in reading education consists of a minimum of thirty-four (34) semester hours beyond the master’s degree. Substitutions for required courses must beapproved in advance and in writing by the Graduate Coordinator or the Department Chair. Transfercredit must have prior approval by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair. In addition to theabove requirements, the individual must plan, conduct, and report the results of a field problem. Thecomprehensive examination requirement for this degree will be met by presenting the results of thestudy to a committee of no less than three (3) faculty members in the department. A chair will beassigned to direct the research.

Specialist in Education with Emphasis in Secondary Education

REF 602 ..........................................................................................................................................................3EDA 620 or REF 818 .....................................................................................................................................3CIS 790 ...........................................................................................................................................................3CIR 754 or CIS 708 ........................................................................................................................................3CIS 880 ...........................................................................................................................................................1Elective (One three (3) hour elective).............................................................................................................3CIS 794 ...........................................................................................................................................................3

Secondary Education Emphasis Areas (a specialization of at least fifteen (15) semester hours must be taken in one of the following areas: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics*, Music Education, Human Performance/Physical Education, Physics, Science**, Social Studies***, Speech Communication..................................................................................................15

Hours 34

The specialist’s program in secondary education consists of a minimum of thirty-four (34) semesterhours beyond the master’s degree. Substitutions for required courses must be approved in advanceand in writing by the Graduate Coordinator or the Department Chair. Transfer credit must haveprior approval by the Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair. In addition to the aboverequirements, the individual must plan, conduct, and report the results of a field problem. Thecomprehensive examination requirement for this degree will be met by presenting the results of thestudy to a committee of no less than three (3) faculty members in the department. A chair will beassigned to direct the research.

*The student selecting mathematics as a specialization area may not use any mathematics coursedesignated as a mathematics refresher course, and courses with MAT prefix must be approved bythe Mathematics Department and the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education.

**The student selecting science as a specialization area may use, with the approval of his or heradviser, a combination of biological and physical science courses; however, a minimum of nine (9)semester hours of graduate credit must be taken in each area of science endorsement for which theindividual holds a Class AA endorsement. The student must meet the requirements for a Class AAAendorsement in at least one science area. No more than three (3) hours of science and mathematicseducation (SME) courses may be used. To be used in an endorsement area, the SME course must bein that area.

***The student selecting social studies as a specialization area may take courses in any one or acombination of the following disciplines: history, geography, political science, sociology, andeconomics.

Specialist’s in Education with Emphasis in Special Education

The specialist’s degree is granted upon completion of a specifically planned program of studyleading to competency in an area of Special Education. The purpose of this program is to trainhighly qualified personnel in the education of exceptional children and adults. The program consistsof a minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours in a planned sequence to include the major area,


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cognates, research, and practicum. A field study (SPE 794) of thesis (SPE 798) is required. A 3.0GPA is required for graduation.

The specialist’s program in special education consists of a minimum of thirty-three (33) semesterhours beyond the master’s degree.

Substitutions for required courses must be approved in advance and in writing by the GraduateCoordinator or the Department Chair. Transfer credit must have prior approval by the GraduateCoordinator or Department Chair. In addition to the above requirements, the individual must plan,conduct, and report the results of a field problem. The comprehensive examination requirement forthis degree will be met by presenting the results of the study to a committee of no less than three (3)faculty members in the department. A chair will be assigned to direct the research.

Doctoral Programs for Curriculum and Instruction Content AreaThe Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education offers Doctor of Education andDoctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in education with an emphasis in elementary educationor secondary education. If a student desires to receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree, he or sheshould follow one of the doctoral programs outlined in this section and, in addition, gain proficiencyin a foreign language.

The doctoral program with an emphasis in elementary education provides for specialization in eitherearly childhood education or in reading. A student choosing an emphasis in elementary education,with or without a specialization in either early childhood education or in reading, must complete therequisite course work in that area prior to beginning doctoral study.

The doctoral program with an emphasis in secondary education provides for specialization invarious teaching (subject) areas as well as in reading. A student specializing in a particular areamust complete the requisite course work in that area prior to beginning doctoral study.

All doctoral programs consist of a minimum of seventy-five (75) graduate semester hours beyondthe master’s degree. More than seventy-five (75) hours may be required in order to satisfydeficiencies which may exist in the student’s background and preparation.

Students should consult the departmental guidelines and the Admission Requirements andProcedures section and the General Academic Requirements section of the Graduate Bulletin.


Admission to Doctoral programs offered in the content areas of Curriculum and Instruction is selective.To be considered for regular admission to a Doctoral degree program, an applicant must have:

(a) an academic record reflecting a superior undergraduate grade point average. Recently, studentsregularly admitted to master’s programs in Curriculum and Instruction have obtained averageGPAs of 3.0 (figured on a scale where A equals 4.0) for the last two years of undergraduate study;

(b) results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) a national standardizedachievement/aptitude test predictive of the ability to complete a graduate program successfully;

(c) three letters of recommendation from professionals in the field of education who are qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. These letters should be sent to the department;

(d) a letter of intent (describe reasons for pursuing a master’s degree);(e) a professional resumé;(f) a copy of license.

Admission Deadlines

The Department reviews qualified applicants for graduate work throughout the academic year.Applications adhering to these dates will receive notification on the specified data as mentioned.



Individuals who have submitted applications which qualified for admission, but which were notreceived for enrollment in a given semester, are encouraged to request that their application remainactive for future consideration.



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Admission to Doctoral programs offered in the content area of Curriculum and Instruction iscontingent on the approval of the Departmental Graduate Committee, the Department Chair, theDean of the College, and the Dean of the Graduate School. An applicant who fails to meet the abovecriteria for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission on an individual basis.

Students accepted on a conditional basis MUST obtain a 3.50 GPA or better on their first nine (9)hours of specified course work 600 level or higher or all course work taken while completing this 9-hour requirement. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the Department Chair orGraduate Coordinator when conditional status is to be removed.

All students must register for and complete the doctoral qualifying examination prior to thecompletion of their first twelve (12) hours of doctoral course work.

Research Tool(s)

For the Ed.D. degree, proficiency in one language is required. In all cases that language requirementshall be satisfied by successful completion of REF 761 and REF 762. The six hours for REF 761and REF 762 shall not be considered part of the 75-hour requirement for the doctorate.

For the Ph.D. degree, proficiency in two languages, other than English (except in the case ofstudents for whom English is not their native language), is required. In all cases, satisfaction of oneof the two language requirements shall be satisfied by successful completion of REF 761 and REF762. An additional language proficiency must be demonstrated (see department graduatecoordinator). The hours for REF 761 and REF 762 and other courses taken to satisfy the languageproficiency requirement shall not be considered part of the 75-hour requirement for the doctorate.


No student will be eligible to receive a doctoral degree until he or she has completed at least threeyears of teaching experience at a grade or in the area of disability appropriate for the degree.

ResidencyStudents must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin. The doctoral residencyrequirement for Curriculum and Instruction content requires twenty-four (24) continuous hours ofgraduate study on campus within two consecutive semesters (fall, spring).


Doctoral DegreesDoctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy with Emphasis in Elementary Education

REF 893* ........................................................................................................................................................3CIE 790 ...........................................................................................................................................................6EDA 711 or 713 ..............................................................................................................................................3Elective (Select from: CIE 600, 606, 704, 724, 725, 768 or CIR 705)...........................................................9CIE 791 ...........................................................................................................................................................6CIE 862 ...........................................................................................................................................................3CIE 880 ...........................................................................................................................................................3CIE 898 .........................................................................................................................................................12

*REF 761 and 762 are prerequisites for this course.Emphasis Requirements:

In addition to the forty-five (45) semester hour core requirement listed above, students pursuing thedoctoral degree with an emphasis in elementary education must complete at least twenty-one (21)hours beyond the master’s degree in elementary education and a minimum of nine (9) hours in arelated field(s) outside the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education.

Students desiring specialization in early childhood education must complete at least twenty-one (21)hours beyond the master’s degree in early childhood and elementary education and a minimum ofnine (9) hours in a related field(s) outside the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and SpecialEducation.

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Students seeking an emphasis in elementary education, with or without a specialization in eitherearly childhood education or in reading, are to choose electives to complete a program consisting ofa minimum of seventy-five (75) graduate semester hours beyond the master’s degree.

More than seventy-five (75) hours may be required in order to satisfy deficiencies which may existin the student’s background and preparation.

Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy with Emphasis in Secondary Education

REF 893* ........................................................................................................................................................3CIS 790 ...........................................................................................................................................................6EDA 711 or 713 ..............................................................................................................................................3Elective (Select from: CIS 542, 600, 707, 710, or CIR 754) ..........................................................................9CIS 791 ...........................................................................................................................................................6CIS 880 ...........................................................................................................................................................3CIS 898 .........................................................................................................................................................12

*REF 761 and 762 are prerequisites for this course.

Emphasis Requirements:

The forty-two (42) semester hours of required course work listed above serve as a core program forstudents pursuing a doctoral degree with an emphasis in secondary education. The doctoral programconsists of a minimum of seventy-five (75) graduate semester hours beyond the master’s degree.More than seventy-five (75) hours may be required in order to satisfy deficiencies which may existin the student’s background and preparation.

Of the total number of hours required for a doctoral degree with an emphasis in secondaryeducation, thirty-three (33) semester hours of graduate credit must be taken in one of the followingspecialization or content areas:

Biology ReadingChemistry ScienceEnglish Social StudiesMathematics

Doctoral Programs for Special Education Content AreaThe doctoral program is comprehensive and places emphasis on teacher education, administration,research, and community services (with an internship required in at least one of these areas). Thecandidate is expected to develop competency in each of the above areas; the program will be basedupon these as well as experience, background, and information gathered from written and oralqualifying examinations. Individualized program plans are formalized by candidates and theiradvisers following the successful completion of the qualifying examinations.

The doctoral program requires a minimum of 54 hours past the master’s degree and a residencywhich requires 12 semester hours to be completed during each of two consecutive semesters of falland spring.

Required courses include:Teacher Education SPE 801, 803, 880Administration SPE 770, 772, 805Research SPE 791, 800, 804Community Service SPE 792, 802

Students should consult the departmental guidelines and the Admission Requirement Proceduressection and the General Academic Requirements section of this Graduate Bulletin.


Admission to Doctoral programs offered in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and SpecialEducation is selective. To be considered for regular admission to a Doctoral degree program, anapplicant must have

(a) an academic record reflecting a superior graduate grade point average. Recently, students regularlyadmitted to master’s programs in Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education have obtained


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(e) three letters of recommendation from professionals in the field of education who are qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. These letters should be sent to the department;

(f) a professional resume;(g) a copy of license.

Admission Deadlines

The Department reviews qualified applicants for graduate work prior to the inception of eachsemester. It is the policy of the department to accept or reject applications received prior topublished deadline dates. Qualified applications will be reviewed at specified dates before eachsemester, and applicants will be notified of acceptance for the following semester.



Late applications, or applications submitted after the deadline, may result in a delay in notification.

Individuals who have submitted applications which qualified for admission, but who were notselected for enrollment in a given semester, are encouraged to request that their application remainactive for future consideration.


Admission to Doctoral programs offered in the content area of Curriculum, Instruction, and SpecialEducation is contingent on the approval of the Departmental Graduate Committee, the DepartmentChair, the Dean of the College, and the Dean of the Graduate School. An applicant who fails tomeet the above criteria for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission on anindividual basis. Students accepted on a conditional basis MUST obtain a 3.50 GPA or better ontheir first nine (9) hours of specified course work 600 level or higher or all course work taken whilecompleting this 9-hour requirement. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the DepartmentChair or Graduate Coordinator when conditional status is to be removed.

All students must register for and complete the doctoral qualifying examination.

Research Tool(s)

For the Ed.D. degree, proficiency in one language is required. In all cases that language requirementshall be satisfied by successful completion of REF 761 and REF 762. The six hours for REF 761and REF 762 shall not be considered part of the 54-hour requirement for the doctorate.

For the Ph.D. degree, proficiency in two languages, other than English (except in the case ofstudents for whom English is not their native language), is required. In all cases, satisfaction of oneof the two language requirements shall be satisfied by successful completion of REF 761 and REF762. An additional language proficiency must be demonstrated (see department graduatecoordinator). The hours for REF 761 and REF 762 and other courses taken to satisfy the languageproficiency requirement shall not be considered part of the 54 hour requirement for the doctorate.

In addition, each candidate will be expected to include intensive study in their area of emphasis, anda minimum of six (6) semester hours of course work from a department outside of Curriculum,Instruction, and Special Education. Twelve (12) hours of academic credit are designated for thedissertation (SPE 898).

Residency

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Department of Educational Leadership and ResearchRichard Keaster, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5027(601) 266-4579Bowles, Gupton, Kazelskis, Lucas, Manly, Marshak, Maulding, Pierce, Purvis, Rachal, Smith, Williams


The Department of Educational Leadership and Research comprises courses and degree programs ineducational administration and supervision, higher education, research and foundations, and adulteducation. The programs in Educational Administration and Supervision encompass the full rangeof administrative positions and lead to the master’s degree, the specialist’s degree, and the doctoratein education with an emphasis in educational administration. Programs at the master’s degree levelprovide entry level preparation in school principalship. Programs at the specialist’s and doctorallevels provide preparation for the superintendency, central administrative staff positions, andleadership roles in other institutional settings. In addition, the program at the doctoral level providespreparation for college teachers in educational administration and persons desiring to prepare foradministration in higher education.

The Research and Foundations components of the Department of Educational Leadership andResearch provide supportive services in teacher education. At the graduate level, these services areprovided in the areas of Educational Foundations, Educational Media and Technology, andEducational Research. Also offered are the specialist’s degree and the doctoral minor emphasizingEducational Research.

The Adult Education component of the Department of Educational Leadership and Research offersprograms of study which lead to four degrees in adult education: Master of Education (M.Ed.),Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Through the completion of courses and/or degrees in those programs, students may enhance theirunderstanding of adults as learners as well as the many means by which educational services aredeveloped and delivered to adults. Academic preparation in adult education is dependent not onlyupon knowledge of adult education theory and practice but also upon knowledge from related areasof study, such as psychology, sociology, administration, and management. Consequently, thecourses and degree programs often follow an interdisciplinary approach in preparing persons forroles of professional service to adults. Adult education majors are encouraged to enroll inprofessionally relevant courses in cognate fields. Students from other departments frequently findadult education courses to be valuable as electives or academic minors.

The following course patterns for the different levels set forth only the minimum core requirements,and the electives selected to suit individual needs and objectives must be chosen with the advice andapproval of the student’s major professor. Therefore, it is mandatory that the student consult early inhis or her program, and frequently thereafter, with his or her major professor concerning theselection of courses and sequence in which these courses will be taken.

Department Policies

The following departmental policies are supplementary to the rules and regulations of the Universityand the Graduate School as set forth elsewhere in this Bulletin.

Programs and Courses in Educational AdministrationMaster’s DegreeMaster of Education Degree in Educational Administration

The M.Ed. program has undergone significant revision and has been approved by the MississippiState Board of Education. The new program is a cohort structure with part-time and full timeoptions beginning each summer.

Contact the department chair of Educational Leadership and Research for further details.


Admission

Admission to the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduate programs in Educational Leadership

and Research is selective. Regular admission is contingent on having graduated from a college oruniversity accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency. In addition, the graduateadmissions committees of the Department recommend admittance only for those applicants whoseacademic background, work experience, demonstrated leadership, and communication skills meetthe challenging demands of graduate programs in Educational Leadership and Research. Inevaluating applications, the admission committees utilize separate criteria in each degree programoffered. Admission to the revised M.Ed. program in educational administration is further limited bythe minimum and maximum number of students who can be accommodated in each cohort.

Applications for admission to the master’s program will be considered on an annual basis. Studentswill be admitted to either a part-time or a full-time cohort at the beginning of each summer session.Courses are taken in sequence, and no additional persons will be admitted to a particular cohort afterthe beginning of the first term of the required curriculum. Individuals who drop out of a cohort towhich they have been admitted will be considered for admission at the beginning of the next newcohort cycle.

Prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Those who wish to study as eitherpart-time or full-time are requested to apply prior to March 1.

Required Criteria Supplementary Criteria*

certification in a standard teaching field other standardized test scoresdocumentation of a minimum of three years portfolio or other evidence of

of successful teaching experience successful leadership experiencesletter of recommendation from immediate supervisor

plus two additional letters from persons qualifiedto assess the applicants readiness for graduate study

GPA on last sixty hours of undergraduate work; GPA in majorGRE or MAT scoreswriting examinationresumeinterviewreference checks


*Supplementary criteria may be submitted at the student’s discretion or may be requested by theadmission committee.

Application for GraduationGraduation is based upon:1. Completion of an approved program of studies and required internship. 2. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination and portfolio.3. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.

Curriculum

Contact the Department of Educational Leadership and Research for academic requirements for theM.Ed. in educational administration.

HoursBlock #1 The Landscape of Leadership

REF 601—Educational Research—Interpretations and Applications .......................................................3EDA 600—Introduction to Educational Leadership..................................................................................3EDA 628—Contextual Dimensions of the Principalship ..........................................................................3EDA 780—Educational Leadership Seminar ............................................................................................3

Block #2 The Principal as Instructional LeaderREF 607—Developing a Student Centered Curriculum............................................................................3REF 632—Measuring Student Success .....................................................................................................3EDA 620—Instructional Leadership—Supervision and Professional Development ................................3CIS 708 ......................................................................................................................................................3

Block #3 The Principal as ManagerEDA 616—Legal Considerations for School Leadership..........................................................................3EDA 650—Educational Resources Development and Management.........................................................3EDA 708—Developing and Managing Human Resources........................................................................3EDA 692—Special Problems.....................................................................................................................3

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Specialist in Education with Emphasis in Educational Administration and HigherEducation Administration

Admission

Admission to the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduate programs in Educational Leadershipand Research is selective. Regular admission is contingent on having graduated with a master’sdegree from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency. Inaddition, the graduate admissions committees of the Department recommend admittance only forthose applicants whose academic background, work experience, demonstrated leadership, andcommunication skills meet the challenging demands of graduate programs in EducationalLeadership and Research. In evaluating applications, the admission committees utilize separatecriteria in each degree program offered.


GRE or MAT score other standardized test scoresGPA on previous graduate interviewwork writing sample

three letters of recommendation GPA on last 2 years offrom persons qualified to assess the undergraduate workapplicant’s readiness for graduate professional experiencestudyvita/resumefolioletter of intent

Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Supplementary materials may be submitted at the student’s discretion or may be requested by theadmission’s committee.

Application for GraduationGraduation is based upon:1. Completion of an approved program of studies as determined by the student’s committee which

will consist of 36-39 semester hours of credit required for graduation.2. Satisfactory completion of the comprehensive examination.3. Successful defense of the research project or completion of the field problem.4. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.

Programs

The specialist’s degree students must complete the appropriate program depending on theircertification in the K-12 program. If not certified in administration, the basic program must befollowed. If certified in administration, the advanced program must be completed.

A minimum of nine (9) semester hours in cognate areas is required in some of the specialist’sdegree programs. The department defines cognate areas as those courses which broaden andcomplement the student’s program. These courses and other electives will be chosen with theapproval of the student’s major professor, and additional hours may be required to satisfydeficiencies in the student’s program.

CurriculumBasic - Non-Administration CertifiedEDA 600, 616, 620, 628, 650, 704, 706,

708, 736, 738

REF 607EDA 794 or EDA 798

Advanced - Administration Certified Higher Education Administration (36-39 hrs)Educational Administration (36-39 hrs)EDA 700, 701, 710, 712, 720, 738, 742, 755, 780 EDA 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 719, EDA 794 or EDA 798 736, 738Electives—6 or 9 hours in cognate areas EDA 794 or EDA 798

Electives—6 or 9 hours in cognate areas

ResidencyStudents must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin.


Doctoral DegreesDoctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Educationwith Emphasis in Educational AdministrationDoctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration

Admission

Admission to the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduate programs in Educational Leadershipand Research is selective. Regular admission is contingent on having graduated from a college oruniversity accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency. In addition, the graduateadmissions committees of the Department recommend admittance only for those applicants whoseacademic background, work experience, demonstrated leadership, and communication skills meetthe challenging demands of graduate programs in Educational Leadership and Research. Inevaluating applications, the admission committees utilize separate criteria in each degree programoffered.


GRE scores other standardized test scoresGPA on previous graduate work interviewthree letters of recommendation GPA on last 2 years of undergraduate workfrom persons qualified to assess the professional experienceapplicant’s readiness for graduate study

vita/resuméfolioletter of intent


*Supplementary criteria may be submitted at the student’s discretion or may be requested by theadmission’s committee.

Planning Sheet

Planning sheets are completed and approved during the first or second semester in the program.

Research Tool(s)

Research tool(s) are required. Check with department chair for specific requirements.

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Admission to candidacy should be submitted one semester prior to graduation and will be approvedby the student’s graduate committee upon:

1. Completion of an approved program of studies.2. Satisfaction of the research tools: language and/or statistics requirement.3. Completion of an approved dissertation prospectus.4. Completion of the comprehensive examination.5. Completion of the residency requirement.

Application for GraduationGraduation is based upon:1. Meeting the departmental and Graduate School deadlines for receiving the completed dissertation.2. Successful defense of the completed dissertation.3. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.4. Residency requirement.

Programs

At the doctoral level, programs are provided in: (1) Educational Administration and (2) HigherEducation Administration. The doctoral program requires a minimum of seventy-eight (78)semester hours beyond the master’s degree inclusive of the dissertation and proficiency in statistics.The student’s doctoral committee, appointed by the Graduate Dean, will approve the selection ofrequired courses and electives and, in order to secure breadth and depth in the student’s preparationprogram, may require more than the minimum number of hours of graduate credit. Nine (9) hours ofcognate area credit are normally required. The department defines cognate areas as those courseswhich broaden and complement the student’s program. Cognates, as well as other courses, will bechosen with the approval of the student’s major professor and committee. Additional and/orsupplemental coursework will be required for students seeking initial administrative licensure. Astrength of the doctoral program is its flexibility. A plan of study is based upon the student’sprevious educational background and professional objectives. Each doctoral student will be requiredto participate in a variety of laboratory and field experiences.

CurriculumEducational Administration Courses (Required/Recommended)EDA 700, 701, 702, 710, 720, 736, 738, 742, 755, 570, 794, 800SPE 770Plus Research/Statistics Courses and Cognates

Higher Education Administration Courses (Required/Recommended)EDA 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 717, 719, 736, 738, 777, 800, 814, 816REF 709Plus Research/Statistics Courses and Cognates

Programs in Educational ResearchSpecialist’s Program in Educational ResearchThe program leading to the specialist’s degree in Education (Ed.S.) is designed to meet those goalslisted under the master’s degree program. The program is intended to serve as (1) a terminalprogram at the specialist’s level for individuals not pursuing the doctoral degree and as (2) anadvanced research program for individuals desiring specialization in research in addition to theirmajor areas at the doctoral level.

Admission

Admission to the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduate programs in Educational Leadershipand Research is selective. Regular admission is contingent on having graduated from a college oruniversity accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency. In addition, the graduateadmissions committees of the Department recommend admittance only for those applicants whoseacademic background, work experience, demonstrated leadership, and communication skills meet thechallenging demands of graduate programs in Educational Leadership and Research. In evaluatingapplications, the admission committees utilize separate criteria in each degree program offered.


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*Supplementary materials may be submitted at the student’s discretion or may be requested by theadmission committee.

Application for GraduationGraduation is based upon:1. Completion of required course work;2. Satisfactory completion of written and/or comprehensive examination;3. Satisfactory completion of Thesis or Research Problem.4. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation.5. Residency requirement.

Curriculum Requirements

A student desiring to obtain a Specialist’s degree in Educational Research must possess a master’sdegree, and complete either twenty-seven (27) or thirty (30) semester hours of course work. Twenty-seven (27) hours are required for the student who writes a thesis (REF 798) and thirty (30) hours forthe student who conducts a field problem (REF 794). The student must have also completed, or bewilling to complete, the following prerequisites or their equivalents: *REF 601 and *602.

The following five courses (fifteen (15) semester hours) are required of each student:Hours

REF 761, 762, 824, 830, 893 ........................................................................................................................15

A student who chooses to write a thesis will complete one course (three (3) semester hours) fromamong the following. A student who conducts a field problem will complete two courses (six (6)semester hours).REF 632, 770, 792 ...................................................................................................................................3 or 6PSY 764 ...................................................................................................................................................3 or 6CSS 501, PSY 614...................................................................................................................................3 or 6

Each student must complete either REF 794 (Field Problems—3 semester hours) or REF 798(Specialist Thesis—6 semester hours).

Students will take nine (9) semester hours of electives to complete the program.

*May be counted as electives in the specialist’s degree program.

Doctoral Minor in Educational Research [Option]

Students majoring in a particular field or area at the doctoral level may also wish to pursue a doctoralminor in Educational Research. The objectives of the doctoral minor are to prepare persons to:

1. initiate or direct applied or institutional research in college, private or public agencies, and schoolsystems;

2. teach applied statistics and research methodology in institutions of higher learning;3. advise graduate and undergraduate students relative to the research process involved in theses,

dissertations, and projects;4. utilize available computer packages for statistical and informational processing;5. serve as consultant to agencies involved in research or evaluation.

A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours is necessary in addition to REF 761 and REF 762 whichare required for basic proficiency of all doctoral students in education.

The six (6) graduate courses (eighteen (18) semester hours) from the following represent therequirements for the doctoral minor:

HoursREF 761, 762, 824, 830, 893 ........................................................................................................................15CSS 501, REF 645 ..........................................................................................................................................3

Substitutions from the following list of courses may be made with departmental approval:PSY 764REF 632, 770, 791, 792, 794

ResidencyStudents must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin or by department.


Programs in Adult EducationThe Adult Education program, a component of the Department of Educational Leadership andResearch, offers degrees in Adult Education at the master’s, specialist’s, and doctoral levels.

Adult Education programs, by nature interdisciplinary and flexible, offer individuals from diversebackgrounds opportunities for upgrading and building on professional experience. Such agenciesinclude vocational-technical centers, the armed forces, health services, criminal justice and lawenforcement programs, public school systems, junior and senior colleges, human service agencies,the Cooperative Extension Service, business and industrial organizations, and others.

Admission to degree programs will be conducted in accordance with College and Universitypolicies (please refer to the “Admissions Requirements and Procedures” section of the USMBulletin: Graduate Programs). In general, these procedures include the submission of applicationand credentials to the Director of Graduate Admissions. Additionally, all degree applicants shouldsend the program coordinator (a) a letter explaining the applicant’s interest in and reasons forpursuing the degree and (b) a resume of academic and job-related experiences. The AdmissionsReview Committee will review all applications and recommend the appropriate actions.

Admitted students will be assigned a temporary adviser until the student, with the concurrence ofthe program coordinator, selects a permanent adult education adviser. Doctoral students will alsoselect a doctoral advisory committee composed of four additional faculty members, at least one ofwhom must be a member of the Adult Education faculty. Then, in accordance with departmentalpolicy, students, in collaboration with their appointed advisers, will design programs of study whichreflect their long term goals and interests. Basic admissions eligibility and graduation criteria arediscussed in the sections which follow.

Public School Teacher Certification

The State of Mississippi does not offer certification for public school teachers in the area of adulteducation. Therefore, an M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., or Ph.D. completed with a major in adult educationwill not result in meeting certification or recertification requirements for public school teaching atany level in Mississippi.

Master of Education in Adult EducationAdmission

Admission to the University of Southern Mississippi’s graduate programs in Educational Leadershipand Research is selective. Regular admission is contingent on having graduated from a college oruniversity accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency. In addition, the graduateadmissions committees of the Department recommend admittance only for those applicants whoseacademic background, work experience, demonstrated leadership, and communication skills meetthe challenging demands of graduate programs in Educational Leadership and Research. Inevaluating applications, the admission committees utilize separate criteria in each degree programoffered.


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*Supplementary materials may be submitted at the student’s discretion or may be requested by theadmission committee.


The Master of Education degree requires thirty (30) semester hours of graduate course work (nothesis is required for this degree). In addition to the eighteen (18) hours of courses specified below,twelve (12) hours of electives must also be taken. Eighteen (18) hours must be 600 level or higher.

Required CoursesHours

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The Specialist in Education degree requires thirty-three (33) semester hours of graduate work beyondthe master’s degree. Adult Education Specialist students must complete all ADE and REF courses (ortheir equivalents) specified for the Master of Education in Adult Education. Students are alsorequired to complete either a thesis (ADE 798) or an appropriate field study (ADE 794). Altogether,students should complete twenty-four (24) semester hours of adult education courses and nine (9)hours from relevant content areas or behavioral sciences related to the goals of the student. Allcourses must be approved by the student’s adviser. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

To graduate, students must complete an approved thirty-three (33) semester hour program of studieswith an acceptable grade point average, successfully complete a written comprehensiveexamination, and successfully complete and defend an acceptable thesis or field study.

Residency

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Doctoral programs of study should be designed to provide competency in six areas: (1) history,philosophy, and contemporary practice; (2) the nature of the adult learner; (3) methods andstrategies of adult learning; (4) program and curricular design and evaluation; (5) research designand statistics; and (6) specific abilities required for the student’s particular area of professionalinterests, including both major areas of study and cognate fields. As early in the program aspossible, doctoral students should select an area of emphasis for dissertation research. Programs ofstudy (including all course decisions, research topics, etc.) must be approved by each student’sadvisory committee. During the student’s first term, the student should schedule a program planningmeeting with the two adult education faculty.

Research Tool(s)

Research tool(s) are required. Specific requirements differ between the Ed.D. and Ph.D.

Residency

Doctoral students may pursue either the Ed.D. or the Ph.D. Both degrees require a minimum of 72semester hours of course work (including dissertation and statistics proficiency) beyond the

master’s degree. Doctoral students must complete a residency requirement of either (a) twoconsecutive terms of 12 hours each, (b) three consecutive terms of 9 hours each, (c) fourconsecutive terms of 6 hours each, or (d) two non-consecutive terms (only one of which may be asummer term) of 12 hours each with 3 hours of classroom-based courses for each intervening term.Physical residence on campus or in Hattiesburg is recommended but not required during residency.A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.


Departmental Program of Studies (minimum 72 credit hours)

Doctoral students in adult education will complete a number of required courses and electives, butthe program is designed to allow intensive pursuit of other areas in which adult educators may haveinterest or professional goals. Accordingly, there are several possible tracks students may pursue inaddition to the requirements common for all students. The minimum required program includes:

HoursADE 540, 576, 601, 607, and 889 (ADE Core) ............................................................................................15ADE Electives (15 hours of which must be classroom courses) ..................................................................18ADE 898 (dissertation) .................................................................................................................................12REF 601 and REF 602 ....................................................................................................................................6REF 604, 816, or 818 or an additional elective in Adult Education ...............................................................3REF 761 and 762.............................................................................................................................................6Additional Coursework:Ed.D. Electives..............................................................................................................................................12

orPh.D. research methodology ...........................................................................................................................6Ph.D. electives.................................................................................................................................................6

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Within this program, students may pursue related areas in which to specialize, or tracks. Studentsare not required to be in a track; they are not prescriptive. They are, however, suggestive of possibleplans for individual doctoral programs.

Administrative and Managerial: For those interested in public sector and private sectoradministration. In addition to ADE 602 and 603, recommended course areas would includeBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Educational Administration.

Adult Basic Education: For those interested in teaching and administering adult basic andsecondary education. Recommended courses include ADE 541, 542, 545, 602, and related coursesin Reading and English composition.

Research: For those interested in conducting research at a professional level. Recommended courseareas would include statistics, research design, grant writing, historical research methods,psychology, and computers.

Career Specialization: For those interested in using their elective courses to pursue specific careerinterests, such as nursing, criminal justice, fine arts, liberal arts, business, technical fields, libraryservices, etc. Many people in this track might be teachers or trainers in post-secondary institutions,health-related organizations, or business organizations.

Gerontology: For those interested in the older adult. In addition to ADE 580 and 750, germanecourses in psychology, sociology, social work, and/or counseling are recommended.

Dissertation (12 hours)

During the dissertation process, all students must complete twelve (12) hours of ADE 898,Dissertation. A minimum of three (3) credit hours of ADE 898 must be completed during thesemester in which the dissertation is defended. The student submits three documents to a doctoralcommittee of five faculty: a pre-proposal, a proposal, and a completed dissertation. The last two aredefended orally. A student applies for candidacy only after all degree requirements except the oraldefense of the dissertation are completed .

Examinations

Comprehensive written examinations are prepared by doctoral committee members and are taken ator near the conclusion of course work. They are based on material from the overall program,including the books on the doctoral reading list. The committee may require an additional oralexamination at its discretion. Comprehensive examinations are taken by arrangement on anindividual basis.


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Any students who have been inactive, as determined by the committee chair or the Graduate Schoolfollowing the comprehensive examination, will take an additional examination in Adult Educationto assure currency prior to beginning or continuing work on the dissertation.

Graduation

To complete either the Ed.D. or Ph.D. degree in Adult Education, students must meet residencyrequirements, maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, complete all course work,complete necessary proficiencies, pass the comprehensive examination, and successfully completeand defend a dissertation.

Department of PsychologyStan A. Kuczaj, II, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5025(601) 266-4177Alford, Berman, Buelow, Dahlen, Edwards, Fortunato, Goggin, Greer, Hailey, Harsh, Hartwig*,Hollandsworth, G. Jones, Koeppel, Kuczaj, Leach, Lyddon, McCoy, Mae, Martray, Olmi, Paul, Randolph,Range, Sison*, Tingstrom, Turner, Wagner, Wesley,


The Department of Psychology offers graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels.Master’s degrees with a major in Psychology (M.A. or M.S.) prepare students for advancedgraduate work. The Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology (M.S.) and Counseling andPersonnel Services (M.Ed.) prepare entry-level counselor personnel for service delivery roles incommunity agency and educational settings. The M.S. program in Counseling Psychology alsoprovides a track for students who wish to pursue advanced graduate study.

The department’s Ph.D. programs in clinical, counseling, industrial/organizational, and schoolpsychology are based on the scientist-practitioner training model which integrates scientific andprofessional components at all stages of training, preparing graduates for teaching, research, andpractice roles in health service, governmental, educational, business/industrial, and/or academicsettings. The Ph.D. program in general-experimental psychology prepares graduates for teachingand research roles in academic institutions and specialized research programs.

At the Ph.D. level, programs in clinical, counseling, and school psychology are fully accredited bythe American Psychological Association (APA). In addition, the doctoral program in schoolpsychology is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). At themaster’s level, the program in counseling psychology is accredited by the Council for Accreditationof Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Since program requirements,application material, and curricula may vary from one program to the next, program brochuresshould be accessed online or requested from the department if detailed information is needed.

Master’s Degree ProgramsStudents are admitted to the M.A. program in Psychology based on an assessment of their potentialto successfully complete a doctoral program. Hence, admissions requirements are essentially thesame as those as listed for the Ph.D. in Psychology (see description under Ph.D. in Psychology).Some students initially seek a doctoral degree but may, at some point, opt to terminate with amaster’s degree and typically complete a program leading to a Master of Science Degree inPsychology. Regardless, the completion of any master’s degree does not guarantee admission toadvanced doctoral study in one of the Ph.D. programs offered by the department.

Students are admitted to the M.S. in Counseling Psychology or M.Ed. in Counseling and PersonnelServices based upon the student’s previous academic record, scores on admission tests, andrecommendations. Admission is selective; the faculty selects the best candidates from the applicantpool. The following tests are required for the respective master’s programs:

M.S. in Counseling Psychology - Graduate Record Examination (GRE)M.Ed. Non-Teacher Alternate Route Option - School Counseling - Miller Analogy Test or GREM.Ed. Teacher Option - School Counseling - GRE or Miller Analogies TestM.Ed. College Counseling - GRE or Miller Analogies Test

The Admissions Committee takes into account factors such as test scores, undergraduate grade-point-average, and letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’sreadiness for graduate study in making admissions decisions.



Curricula: M.A. and M.S. Degrees in PsychologyCommon Requirements for the Master of Arts and Master of Science Degrees with a major in Psychology

HoursDepartmental Courses:Research Design & Analysis area: PSY 661, 662, 663...................................................................................9Psychological Foundations area: Completion of 3 of the following 4 content areas......................................9

Biological Area: PSY 624 or PSY 726Cognitive Area: PSY 621 or PSY 722Social Area: PSY 750 or PSY 655Individual Differences and Life Span Development Area: PSY 635 or PSY 679

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All choices between core courses as well as selection of elective courses must be approved by thestudent’s major adviser and emphasis area director.

Master’s comprehensive examination. Examination requirements are described in the GeneralAcademic Requirements section of this Bulletin.

Additional Requirements for the Master of Arts DegreeHours

Departmental Courses:Master’s Thesis: PSY 698.............................................................................................................................6

A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Note: Students completing the M.S. degree in preparation for doctoral study must complete a master’sthesis in addition to the requirements listed under Common Requirements for M.A. and M.S.degrees. Completion of the M.A. or M.S. degree with thesis does not guarantee admission to thedoctoral degree program.

Curriculum: M.S. Degree in Counseling Psychology

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology is designed to accommodate the needs of studentswho plan to seek employment in human services agencies. Research and statistics courses areavailable for those students who may wish to prepare for doctoral study. The program is accreditedunder the Community Counseling area by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and RelatedEducational Programs. The program is offered only on a fulltime enrollment basis.

HoursRequired Core Courses and PracticaFoundations: PSY 613 and 679 or 717 ...........................................................................................................6PSY 614, 630, 652, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 762 ........................................................................................27Research Tools: PSY 659 ...............................................................................................................................3Internship: PSY 796 ........................................................................................................................................6Environmental/Specialized Studies ..............................................................................................................18Total Requirements: ...........................................................................................................................60 hours

Note: Course planning is undertaken with the backgrounds and needs of students in mind. The curriculum may beslightly modified to meet individual needs of students (with approval of adviser). Detailed curriculum guides areavailable upon request.

Curriculum: M.Ed. Degree in Counseling and Personnel Services

The Counseling and Personnel Services Emphases in School Counseling, College Student PersonnelServices, and agency counseling are undergirded by a developmental and preventive philosophy,congruent with the model espoused by the national professional organizations for school counseling andcollege student personnel, respectively, as well as National Board for Certified Counselors.


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This emphasis prepares graduates for student personnel positions in community/junior colleges,colleges, and universities. Students may enter the College Student Personnel emphasis from anyundergraduate major.

HoursRequired CoursesPSY 612,615, 639, 654, 659 (or adviser-approved equivalent), 739, EDA 712, 713.................................24

Approved Electives .........................................................................................................................................9Total Requirements: 33 hours

B. School Counseling Emphasis1. Non-teacher (Alternate Route) Option

This option of the school counseling emphasis is designed to meet the needs of non-teachers whowish to qualify for Class AA school counselor licensure in Mississippi. Students may enter thisoption from any undergraduate major. It requires a minimum of one year of full-time graduate studyon the Hattiesburg campus and one year of full-time internship.

HoursRequired CoursesPSY 610, 611, 612, 614, 650, 651, 653 (12 hours), 710, 711, REF 601 (or approved equivalent), 607 ....42

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2. Licensure Teacher Option

This option of the school counseling emphasis is designed to meet the needs of teachers who wish toqualify for Class AA school counselor licensure. A Class A Standard Teaching License orequivalent is prerequisite for admission.

It is essentially a summer program; some of the required courses are offered only during SummerTerm.

HoursRequired CoursesPSY 610, 611, 612, 614, 650, 651, 653 (6 hours), 710, 711, REF 601 (or approved equivalent) ...............33Required for Mississippi Licensure only:

REF 607 ..........................................................................................................................................................3Total Requirements: 33-36 hours

C. Agency Counseling Emphasis

This option of Agency Counseling is available only at the USM Gulf Coast campus and is designedto meet the content area requirements for Licensed Professional Counselor in the State ofMississippi as well as the National Board for Certified Counselors. This program emphasis isintended primarily for bachelor’s graduates in psychology or closely related majors who wish topursue a master’s degree and become professional counselors or supervisors in social serviceagencies.

HoursRequired CoursesPSY 611, 612, 613, 614, 630, 650, 652, 679, 710, 711, 712, 796 (6 hrs).....................................................39REF 601 or 602 ...............................................................................................................................................3Professional Specialization Area.....................................................................................................................6Total Requirements: 48 hours

Application for Graduation

Graduation is based upon:1. Completion of required course work in respective program.2. Satisfactory completion of comprehensive examination.3. Satisfactory performance in the counseling practica.4. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Specialist’s Degree ProgramSpecialist’s Degree Emphasis in School Counseling

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Class AA Standard School Counselor Certificate; and (c) has obtained at least one year of full time,paid experience as a school counselor. Course work used to fulfill requirements for a master’sdegree and/or previously used to meet Class AA School Counselor Certification requirements(equivalency of a master’s degree in school counseling) may not be counted toward the minimum of33 semester hours required for the Specialist’s Degree. This program emphasis may not becompleted on a “summers only” basis, nor on a full-time basis.


See “Admissions to Specialists” degree programs in front section of this Bulletin.

Required Courses: Hours

PSY 613, 615, 713, 717, 720, 790, TOE 704................................................................................................21Additional Graduate Courses ........................................................................................................................12Total Requirements: 33 hours

Residency

Students must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin.


Doctoral Degree ProgramsPh.D. in Psychology

The Department offers the Ph.D. in psychology in five emphasis areas: clinical, counseling,experimental, school, and industrial/organizational psychology.

These doctoral emphasis areas are designed to ensure that students receive strong preparation in theresearch and theoretical literature of psychology as an experimental behavioral science.

Students are admitted to one of these programs after completing a master’s degree in psychology asdescribed in the section on master’s degrees. Students who apply to a doctoral program and have notcompleted such a master’s degree must do so at USM en route toward their doctorate. As stated in theMaster’s Degree program section, completion of a Master’s Degree does not guarantee admission toone of the doctoral programs. Admission to a doctoral program requires completion of the Master’sDegree AND approval by the program faculty and the department chair. Applicants are judged on thebasis of prior academic record, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation from persons qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study, and evidence of creative scholarship. Applicants areexpected to have completed appropriate undergraduate foundation courses in psychology (e.g.,statistics, experimental, and history and systems). A student may be invited to come to campus for apersonal interview as part of the application process. The department typically receives applicationsfrom a larger number of qualified applicants than it can enroll. Prospective students should specify theirintended emphasis area at time of application. Brochures describing each of these are available from thedepartment or online. New students are admitted only for fall semester. Applications received byFebruary 15 will receive a full review. All students interested in applying for admission to the programare encouraged to contact the department prior to submitting their applications.

The Department of Psychology values diversity, and members of under-represented groups arestrongly encouraged to apply. Additionally, while participation in on-campus admissions seminarsand interviews is highly recommended for applicants who enter the final selection pool, alternativearrangements may be requested through the Director of Training for those individuals who areunable to travel to Hattiesburg.

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Psychological Foundations: Completion of the remaining 1 of the following 4 content areas: (3 content areas are required for USM Master’s degree; students who enter USM with a Master’s degree must complete all 4 content areas for the Ph.D. degree..................3

Biological Area: PSY 624 or PSY 726Cognitive Area: PSY 621 or PSY 722Social Area: PSY 750 or PSY 655Individual Differences and Life Span Development Area: PSY 635 or PSY 679

NOTE: All choices between core courses as well as selection of elective courses must be approved by thestudent’s major adviser and the emphasis area Director of Training.

Requirements for an Emphasis in Experimental Psychology

In addition to the requirements listed under Common Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophydegree, the student must take the following:

HoursDepartmental Courses:

PSY 701 (1 hour), 702; 728 (9 hours)........................................................................................................13 Electives: ....................................................................................................................................................27

NOTE: All electives must be approved by the student’s major adviser and emphasis area Director of Training.

Requirements for an Emphasis in Clinical Psychology


HoursProfessional Core:PSY 607, 608 ................................................................................................................................................2

Clinical Core: PSY 640, 641, 735 (9 hours), 736, 740, 780, 782 (minimum 9 hours), 784, 794 (9 hours),881 (12 hours), 734 or 742, 777..................................................................................................................63

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NOTE: All electives must be approved by the student’s major adviser and emphasis area Director of Training.

Requirements for an Emphasis in Counseling Psychology


HoursPsychological FoundationsDepartmental Master’s core and PSY 613

Professional CorePSY 607; 608; 614, 642, 701, 710, 712 or 780, 713, 714, 740 or 835, 741, 811, 836, and 870 (6 credit hours) ......................................................................................................................35

Practica, Externships, and InternshipPSY 652, 762, 763, 786, 796, 883, 835, and/or 840, and 860 ...............................................................24-27

Research Design and Analysis: Department Master’s core and PSY 791 and 850 or REF 893 .............................................................13-16

Elective Concentrations:Elective areas include courses in Child/Family Interventions, Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology,and Gerontology. Electives must be approved by the student’s major adviser and the emphasis area Director of Training.

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Requirements for an Emphasis in School Psychology


HoursDepartmental Courses:PSY 607, 608, 613, 614, 635 or 679 (choose the one not taken at Master’s level), 642, 643, 671 (3 hours), 691 (9 hours), 693 (2 hours), 621 or 722 (choose the one

not taken at Master’s level), 750 or 655, 771 (21 hours); 791 (6 hours), 772, 773,774, 775, 777, 793 (6 hours), 880 (8 hours)..................................................................................................93Electives ........................................................................................................................................................12

NOTE: All electives must be approved by the student’s major adviser and the emphasis area Director ofTraining. The selection of an internship must conform to NASP and CDSPP standards.

Note: Students completing the doctoral degree program with an emphasis in School Psychologywill be eligible to apply for Mississippi AAAA School Psychologist licensure. Each student, inconsultation with the major professor, should identify any additional requirements necessary forlicensure in the state in which the student plans to work.

Department of Technology EducationEdward C. Mann, ChairHattiesburg MS 39406-5036(601) 266-4446Hartsell, Lanmon*, Shoemaker, Mann, Yuen*Associate Graduate Faculty

The Department of Technology Education offers graduate programs leading to the Master ofScience degree: Master of Science in Technology Education with an emphases in BusinessTechnology Education or an emphasis in Technical and Occupational Education and a Master ofScience in Instructional Technology.

The purpose of the Master of Science in Technology Education is to provide teachers of Business,Industrial, Technical, and Vocational subjects post-baccalaureate course work designed to serve as afoundation for professional development, career advancement, and/or further graduate study.

The purpose of the Master of Science in Instructional Technology is to provide students with astrong theoretical base and practical hands-on experience in the design, development,implementation, management, and evaluation of leading-edge educational technologies.

Mississippi teachers holding the appropriate Class A teaching license may qualify for a Class AAlicense upon successful completion of one of these programs and approval of the Office of EducatorLicensure, Mississippi Department of Education.

Master’s ProgramsAdmission Requirements

Regular admission to the master’s programs is contingent upon at least four factors: (1) Submissionof test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or the Miller Analogies Testpredictive of the ability to successfully complete the graduate program; (2) an undergraduate gradepoint average reflecting the ability to do graduate work; (3) submission of a minimum of threeletters of recommendation from individuals qualified to assess applicant’s readiness to successfullycomplete the graduate program; and (4) approval of the Department Chair, Dean of the College, andDean of the Graduate School. The letters of recommendation should be sent to the department.

An applicant who fails to meet the criteria for regular admission may be considered for and gainconditional admission upon the recommendation of the Department Chair, Dean of the College, andDean of the Graduate school. Such students must make grades of B or better on the first nine (9)hours of graduate course work 500 level or higher or on all course work taken while completing this


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Members of all under represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Continuous Enrollment Requirement: Students must meet the requirement specified in the frontsection of this Bulletin.Master of Science Degree in Technology Education with an Emphasis in Business Technology Education

All students pursuing an emphasis in Business Technology Education must complete the followingrequirements:

HoursBTE 651, 652, 653, 608, 692 ........................................................................................................................15REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6Electives—Nine (9) semester hours. Subject to the approval of the student’s adviser and/or department chair. Elective hours may be selected to structure a graduate minor or tocluster courses in support of specific certification requirements or other professional goals ........................9

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All students pursuing an emphasis in Technical and Occupational Education must complete thefollowing requirements:

HoursTOE 605, 607, 611, 692................................................................................................................................12REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6

Electives—Twelve (12) semester hours. Subject to the approval of the student’s adviser and/or department chair, electives hours are to be taken as follows:

1. Three (3) elective hours must be taken in Technical and Occupational Education or Instructional Technology.

2. The remaining nine (9) semester hours may be selected to structure a graduate minor, or to cluster courses in support of specific certification requirements or other professional goals ........12

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Curriculum for Coordinators of Cooperative Vocational Education(Includes D.O. Co-Op)

Prerequisite: Standard license in Trade and Technical Education, Business Technology Education,Vocational Home Economics or Vocational Agriculture.

Add-On AA Licensure RequirementSix (6) semester hours as follows:

HoursBTE or TOE 552 History and Philosophy of Vocational Education ..............................................................3BTE or TOE 553 Techniques/Problems of Coordination ...............................................................................3OR

A Master of Science Degree in Technology Education with an emphasis in Technical andOccupational Education or Business Technology Education which includes the above six (6) hoursin lieu of “electives.”

Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology

All students pursuing a Master of Science Degree in Instructional Technology must complete thefollowing requirements:

HoursIT 620, 636, 642, 644, 645, 648, and 698 or 699..........................................................................................21REF 601, 607 ..................................................................................................................................................6

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Master’s/Specialist’s Level Minor Requirements

Six (6) semester hours of computer application course work (minimum 2.50 GPA) at theundergraduate level and/or significant practical experience in computer applications.

Four of the following courses: IT 569, 609, 620, 636, 642, 644, 645, 648, 650, 655, 666, 692 (12 hours)

Doctoral Level Minor Requirements

Six (6) semester hours of computer application course work (minimum 2.50 GPA) at theundergraduate level and/or significant practical experience in computer applications.

Five of the following courses: IT 569, 609, 620, 636, 642, 644, 645, 648, 650, 655, 666, 692 (15 hours)

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Master’s LevelCenter for Community Health

Public Health Master of Public HealthEpidemiology and Biostatistics EmphasisHealth Education EmphasisHealth Policy and AdministrationEmphasis

Occupational Health and Safety EmphasisPublic Health Nutrition EmphasisMPH/MBA Dual Degree

School of Family and Consumer Sciences

Early Intervention Master of ScienceFamily and Consumer Studies Master of ScienceHuman Nutrition Master of ScienceInstitution Management Master of ScienceMarriage and Family Therapy Master of Science

School of Human Performance and Recreation

Human Performance Master of ScienceExercise Science EmphasisPhysical Education Emphasis

Recreation Master of ScienceSport Administration Master of Science

School of Social WorkSocial Work Master of Social Work

*Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology**Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

Doctoral LevelSchool of Family and Consumer Sciences

Nutrition and Food Systems Doctor of PhilosophySchool of Human Performance and Recreation

Human Performance Doctor of EducationAdministration and Doctor of Philosophy

Teaching EmphasisHuman Performance Doctor of Philosophy

Exercise Physiology Emphasis *Minor offered through all units.**Certificate offered through all units and the College of Nursing.

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College of Health andHuman SciencesL. Jane Boudreaux, DeanJerome Kolbo, Associate DeanHattiesburg, MS 39406-0075(601) 266-5253

PurposeThe College of Health and Human Sciences seeks to improve the health and well-being ofindividuals, families, organizations, and communities.

MissionThe College of Health and Human Sciences prepares students to work in applied arts and sciencespositions that enhance the quality of life for individuals, groups, families, organizations, andcommunities. This mission is accomplished through the teaching, service, and research of faculty,staff, and students.

Through classroom, laboratory, and field teaching, our graduates are prepared for service inprofessional, applied programs that address the complex, dynamic human needs within thecommunity, state, region, and nation.

A strong service function is a key component of College values. Faculty, staff, and students of theCollege are committed to addressing major service issues of the University and the Gulf South region.

Research by College faculty, staff, and students is designed to discover, extend, and disseminateknowledge of human needs, development, performance, and quality of life across the life span.Research findings also strengthen the teaching and service components of the College.

VisionThe College of Health and Human Sciences will attain national distinction through the recognitionof exemplary models of teaching and learning; fully engaged and committed faculty, staff,andstudents; rigorous and relevant curricula; quality basic and applied research; respect for diverseideas; professional collegiality; and technological proficiency and ingenuity.

The College of Health and Human Sciences currently offers graduate degree programs at the Masterof Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, Doctor of Education, and Doctor ofPhilosophy levels. Succinct descriptions of the degree programs within the School of Family andConsumer Sciences, the School of Human Performance and Recreation, the School of Social Work,and the Center for Community Health can be examined in the respective sections. The graduateprograms are oriented toward meeting career objectives in the professional and educational marketsand promoting advanced study in areas of interest to the students.

Requirements for AdmissionAdmission to the Graduate School for study in the College of Health and Human Sciences requiresapplicants to meet minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements as specified by the GraduateSchool for master’s or doctoral study and submit acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Exam(GRE). A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required of all non-English speaking applicants.Applicants must also have at least two (2) letters of recommendation from persons qualified toassess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study sent to the department or school.

Applicants must also meet all additional requirements for admission to a particular program ofstudy. See the program description for additional admission criteria. The College of Health andHuman Sciences adheres to the University policies with regard to admission of graduate students ona “conditional” basis. The University regulations concerning “conditional admissions” for full orpart-time students are stated in this Bulletin under “Admission Requirements and Procedures.”Members of all under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.


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Requirements for GraduationIn the College of Health and Human Sciences, the minimum requirements for the Master’s andDoctoral degrees are determined by the individual graduate programs within the four units. Mostprograms offer both the thesis and non-thesis option, with the doctoral programs mandating adissertation. All general Graduate School requirements outlined earlier in this Bulletin must besatisfied for students to progress successfully toward degrees. While it is the student’s responsibilityto know what the degree requirements are, the major professor may assist the student withrequirements of the Graduate School and additional requirements of the department or school.Comprehensive exams are required for graduate degrees. The specific degree program willdetermine whether the exam will be written or oral or both. Consult the specific degree programs fortheir requirements.

Interdisciplinary Minor in GerontologyThe College offers an Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology through each unit within the College(the Center for Community Health and the Schools of Family and Consumer Sciences, HumanPerformance and Recreation, and Social Work). More detailed information on specific programrequirements and assistance with program planning is available from the designated faculty adviserin each of the College units. A student who has been admitted to Graduate School may earn anInterdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology by completing a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours ofgraduate-level courses selected from the course list below.

Graduate Certificate in GerontologyThe College offers a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology for those who need additional or specializedtraining, but do not wish to pursue a master’s degree, or for current USM graduate students who wish toreceive more than a minor degree. A Graduate Certificate in Gerontology will provide students andprofessionals an opportunity to broaden their theoretical knowledge of aging, the aged, and the policy-making process; keep abreast of changes in the field; meet new educational requirements for their jobs;or prepare for a new position. More detailed information is available in the Dean’s Office.

Admission Requirements for the Certificate Program:

All applications for the Graduate Certificate program must be submitted to the Graduate School. Inaddition, all non-degree seeking students must submit the “Approval for Non-Degree Enrollment ina Graduate Course” form to the Gerontology Program coordinator.

The Gerontology Program coordinator and the Gerontology Faculty Advisory Committee makeadmission recommendations to the CHHS Dean and USM Graduate School based on evidence ofholding, at a minimum, a baccalaureate degree from an institution approved by a recognizedaccrediting agency, and being in good standing at the last institution attended.

Admission Deadline:• Admission shall be on an on-going basis.

Program Requirements:• The student shall complete at least 18 semester hours with B or better in each course from the

approved course list (see below).• The student may repeat a class only one time if he/she received less than a B.• Curriculum requirements consist of one core three-hour course (Seminar in Critical Issues of the Aged)

and three hours of a Gerontology Practicum or Supervised Research in an approved field of study (tobe determined with the Gerontology Program coordinator), with the remaining 12 hours selected fromthe course list below.

• The student admitted within the College of Health and Human Sciences or College of Nursing shallwork with a designated gerontology adviser from the department of their discipline. If the student isfrom another college, the Gerontology Program coordinator will serve as the adviser for the CertificateProgram.

• The student shall compete requirements within four years.• The student may transfer in as many as six (6) credit hours of graduate credit in Gerontology from

other accredited institutions with the approval of the Gerontology Program coordinator and theGraduate Dean, provided that the course work falls within the four-year period allowed for theprogram.

• No more than nine credits from the Certificate Program may be used towards a subsequent master’sdegree.

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Course ListADE 580 Applied Educational GerontologyADE 750 Education and the Older AdultCHS 520 Communicable and Chronic Disease in ManCHS 611 Internship in Community Health*CHS 660 Long Term Care Policy and AdministrationCHS 792 Special Problems in Health**FAM 553 The Family in Later LifeFAM 598 British Studies Program: Aging and the FamilyFAM 653 Aging and the FamilyFAM 654 Special Topics in GerontologyFAM 690 Practicum in Family and Consumer Studies*FAM 691 Research in Family and Consumer Studies***FAM 692 Special Problems in Family Relations**HPR 552 Gerontology and Therapeutic RecreationHPR 691 Research**HPR 696 Practicum*HPR 801 Physiology of AgingNFS 720 Nutrition and AgingNSG 536 Hospice: Concepts and ApplicationNSG 550 Health Care of the AgedNSG 593 Health Care of the ElderlyNSG 599 British Studies: HospiceNSG 606 Death and BereavementNSG 692 Special Problems in GerontologyPSY 556 Psychology of Aging and DeathSHS 642 Communication Problems of the AgedSOC 524 Sociology of AgingSWK 673 Social Work Field Education Practicum*SWK 675 Social Work Practice with Persons in Middle and Late LifeSWK 692 Special Problems**

*Only practica placements in the field of gerontology can be used to satisfy requirements of this minoror the certificate.

**Research or special problems must be related to gerontology.

Center for Community HealthJoan L. Exline, DirectorJames McGuire, Assistant DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5122(601) 266-5437

Ahua, Carver, Exline, Graham-Kresge, Hinton, Khoury, King, McGuire, Mitra

Unit DescriptionThe Center for Community Health was created as an organizational focus for expanded activities incommunity health. The Center offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and a MPH/MBA dualdegree in conjunction with the College of Business Administration. Emphasis areas includeEpidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Education, Health Policy and Administration, OccupationalHealth and Safety, and Public Health Nutrition. Faculty and staff are involved in interdisciplinaryresearch and demonstration activities in areas such as health care access, health promotion,community health workers, impact studies, health care provider utilization, rural health, andoccupational health and safety. The MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education forPublic Health.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology: The Center participates in the Interdisciplinary Minor inGerontology and the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. Specific requirements and courses availablefor the minor and certificate can be found under the Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology andGraduate Certificate in Gerontology headings in the College of Health and Human Sciences section ofthis Bulletin.

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Offerings for Non-MajorsA number of courses offered within the Center for Community Health do not have prerequisites andare excellent choices for electives:

CHS 601 Community Health PracticeCHS 622 EpidemiologyCHS 623 BiostatisticsCHS 625 Health AdministrationCHS 655 Environmental HealthCHS 656 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health

Degree DescriptionsOverview of Major: MPH. The Master of Public Health program seeks to prepare students forleadership responsibilities in public and private health settings that focus on improving quality oflife through instruction, research, and community service. The MPH program is accredited by theCouncil on Education for Public Health. Emphasis areas include epidemiology and biostatistics,health education, health policy and administration, occupational health and safety, and public healthnutrition. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Career Opportunitie.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics: This emphasis area provides epidemiologic knowledge about thedistribution and determinants of disease and other health-related conditions in human populationsand develops the methodological and analytical skills for study design and biostatistical analysis ofdata. Graduates are qualified for health service or research positions in local health departments,hospitals, nursing homes, academic institutions, industries, and government agencies such as theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Health Education: Health education is concerned with the health-related behaviors of people. Itfocuses on the forces that affect those behaviors and the role they play in the maintenance,promotion, and improvement of health. Health education majors are eligible to take a certifyingexamination for entry-level health educators, qualifying them as Certified Health EducationSpecialists (CHES).

Health Policy and Administration: Health administrators are charged with coordinating a widevariety of activities crucial to the effective and efficient delivery of health services and programs.The health administrator plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the delivery of serviceswithin a wide range of health care organizations, including hospitals, mental health clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, insurance companies, and multidisciplinary physiciangroups. Students earning and MPH/MBA degree find positions in the above areas as well asconsulting positions.

Occupational Health and Safety: This area of study combines the fields of occupational health andsafety in emphasizing the effect of both the natural and the work environments on our healthGraduates find positions in health care facilities, industry, and government agencies.

Public Health Nutrition: Admissions in this emphasis are suspended for this academic year.

Internship

Students must complete a nine credit hour (400 clock hours) internship at an approved site. Thosewith at least three years of experience or a terminal degree in a relevant area may apply for a waiverof the internship requirement.


Application for admission to the MPH program is made through the Graduate School of theUniversity and through the Center for Community Health.

Applications are reviewed three times a year and are due July 15 for fall semester, October 15 forspring semester, and April 15 for summer term.

A complete application consists of the Graduate School application, the Center for Community HealthApplication and Essay, GRE or GMAT scores, transcripts and three letters of reference fromperson qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. International applicants alsomust submit TOEFL scores.

Minimum GPA is 2.75 on the last 60 hours of course work.

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Minimum TOEFL score is 250 for international applicants.Applications are evaluated by the Center’s Graduate Admissions Committee. Enrollment is limitedto 15 students per admission cycle with priority given to Mississippi residents. Other factors in thedecision for admission include the GPA, GRE or GMAT scores, writing skills demonstrated in theessay, and the reference letters.

Students applying to the MPH/MBA program must also apply to the MBA program and take theGMAT exam.

Program Requirements

Continuous Enrollment. Students must meet the requirement specified in the front section of thisBulletin.M.P.H. Core Requirements

HoursCHS 601 Introduction to Community Health Practice ...................................................................................3CHS 622 Epidemiology ..................................................................................................................................3CHS 623 Biostatistics .....................................................................................................................................3CHS 625 Health Administration .....................................................................................................................3CHS 655 Environmental Health .....................................................................................................................3CHS 656 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health ........................................................................................3CHS 611 Internship .....................................................................................................................................3-9

Requirements for Emphasis in Epidemiology and BiostatisticsCHS 520 Communicable and Chronic Disease in Man..................................................................................3CHS 680 Research Techniques.......................................................................................................................3CHS 685 Contemporary Issues in Health or approved elective......................................................................3CHS 722 Infectious Disease Epidemiology....................................................................................................3CHS 723 Biostatistics II..................................................................................................................................3REF 762 Advanced Regression Analysis .......................................................................................................3

Requirements for Emphasis in Health EducationCHS 508 Health Education Methods ..............................................................................................................3CHS 609 Community Health Education Planning..........................................................................................3CHS 512 Measurement and Evaluation ..........................................................................................................3CHS 720 Community Organization for Health Education .............................................................................3Approved Health Education Electives ............................................................................................................6

Requirements for Emphasis in Health Policy and AdministrationCHS 627 Health Policy ...................................................................................................................................3CHS 657 Financial Aspects of Health Administration ...................................................................................3CHS 670 Health Law and Justice ...................................................................................................................3CHS 710 Seminar ...........................................................................................................................................3CHS 757 Financial Aspects of Health Care II ................................................................................................3CHS 792 Special Problems in Health .............................................................................................................3

Requirements for Emphasis in Occupational Health and SafetyCHS 638 Workplace Health Promotion..........................................................................................................3CHS 658 Occupational Health ........................................................................................................................3CHS 670 Health Law and Justice ...................................................................................................................3CHS 744 Behavioral Problems in Safety ........................................................................................................3CHS 746 Administration and Supervision of Safety Programs......................................................................3Approved Elective...........................................................................................................................................3

Requirements for Emphasis in Public Health NutritionCHS 665 Public Health Nutrition Programs and Principles ...........................................................................3CHS 666 Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation ...................................................................................3CHS 720 Community Organization for Health Education .............................................................................3NFS 662 Community Health and Nutrition ....................................................................................................3Approved Electives .........................................................................................................................................6


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Students have a wide range of electives to choose from within the Center and the School of Familyand Consumer Sciences.

M.P.H./M.B.A. Dual Degree Foundation CoursesStudents without undergraduate training in business may need to take the following foundation courses:MBA 500 Management Theory ......................................................................................................................3MBA 511 Financial Accounting .....................................................................................................................3MBA 520 Managerial Economics...................................................................................................................3MBA 550 Marketing Foundations ..................................................................................................................3MBA 570 Managerial Finance .......................................................................................................................3

MBA/MPH Dual Degree Core CoursesMBA 600 Business and Society......................................................................................................................3MBA 605 Marketing Mgmt ............................................................................................................................3MBA 611 Managerial Accounting..................................................................................................................3MBA 640 Problems in Corporate Finance......................................................................................................3MBA 645 Communication Skills for ManagersMBA 660 Managerial Strategy and Planning .................................................................................................3CHS 601 Community Health ..........................................................................................................................3CHS 622 Epidemiology ..................................................................................................................................3CHS 623 Biostatistics ....................................................................................................................................3CHS 625 Health Administration .....................................................................................................................3CHS 655 Environmental Health .....................................................................................................................3CHS 656 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health ........................................................................................3CHS 627 Health Policy ...................................................................................................................................3CHS 670 Health Law ......................................................................................................................................3CHS 710 Advanced Seminar ..........................................................................................................................3CHS 757 Financial Aspects of Health Care II ................................................................................................3CHS 792 Special Problems in Health .............................................................................................................3Approved Elective...........................................................................................................................................3CHS 611 Internship (unless waived) ...........................................................................................................3-9

Requirements for Minor in Public HealthCHS 601 Introduction to Community Health Practice ...................................................................................3CHS 622 Epidemiology ..................................................................................................................................3CHS 623 Biostatistics .....................................................................................................................................3CHS 625 Health Administration .....................................................................................................................3CHS 655 Environmental Health .....................................................................................................................3CHS 656 Social Aspects of Health .................................................................................................................3

School of Family and Consumer SciencesPatricia C. Sims, DirectorKathy Yadrick, Academic Coordinator, Nutrition and Food ServicesJoan Traylor, Academic Coordinator, Interior Design/Fashion MerchandisingMuriel Azria-Evans, Academic Coordinator, Family and Child Studies/Family and Consumer SciencesHattiesburg, MS 39406-5035(601) 266-4679

Adams, Azria-Evans, Billon, Bertolino*, Blackwell, Boudreaux, Broome*, Brown, Easterling, Forsythe, Meyer,Mueller*, Nettles, Parker*, Santell, Sharp*, Sims, Stamper, A. Stanberry, J. Stanberry, Traylor, Webb**Associate Graduate Faculty

Unit DescriptionThe School of Family and Consumer Sciences offers the Master of Science degree in EarlyIntervention, Family and Consumer Studies, Human Nutrition, Institution Management, andMarriage and Family Therapy, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nutrition and Food Systems.These graduate programs are oriented toward meeting career objectives in the areas administered bythe School and in meeting the interests and personal goals of the student. All majors offer flexibilityin areas so that students can meet specific career goals or specialize in areas of interest to them.

Interdisciplinary Minor and Graduate Certificate in Gerontology: The School participates in theInterdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology and Graduate Certificate in Gerontology.

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Specific requirements and courses available for the minor and the certificate can be found under theInterdisciplinary Minor and Graduate Certificate in Gerontology headings in the College of Health andHuman Sciences section of this Bulletin.

Requirements for AdmissionRegular admission to the Graduate School for study in the School of Family and Consumer Sciencesrequires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, a grade point average (GPA) of at least2.75 in the last 60 hours of coursework, a 3.0 GPA in major, and submission of test scores from theGraduate Record Examination (GRE), and three letters of recommendation from professionalsfamiliar with the applicant’s work and qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study.The letters of recommendation should offer clear support for the applicant’s ability and potential forsuccess in the program and should be sent to the School of Family and Consumer Sciences.Performance in specific courses related to the desired major will also be evaluated. Graduate work inthe major and minor fields of specialization must be preceded by course work sufficient to satisfyundergraduate requirements or enough related work to indicate the student’s ability to do graduatework in the major and minor fields. Students may correct academic deficiencies by taking and/orauditing recommended undergraduate courses. Members of all under-represented groups areencouraged to apply.

Requirements for GraduationIn the School of Family and Consumer Sciences, the minimum requirement for a master’s degree is36 semester hours (18 hours of 600 level or higher). Most majors offer thesis and non-thesisoptions; the requirements for these options differ. All students will take oral comprehensiveexaminations. Non-thesis students will take written comprehensive exams. A 3.0 GPA is requiredfor graduation.

Continuous Enrollment Requirement. Students must meet the requirement specified inthe front section of this Bulletin.

Master of Science in Early InterventionOverview of MajorThe Master of Science degree in Early Intervention is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly bythe School of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, andSpecial Education. The program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours (with 18 hours of 600 levelor higher). The program maintains active teaching, research, and service links to the Institute forDisability Studies, which offers application sites, graduate assistantships, and other support services tothe program.

Career OpportunitiesThe Master of Science degree in Early Intervention is designed to prepare students for positions in stateand community-based systems with children aged birth to 5 years who have special needs. Programgraduates are prepared to work in a variety of positions within public schools, childcare, mental health,and private and public health systems. Graduates are prepared for direct service roles as well asadministrative/leadership positions.

Special Program RequirementsStudents entering this program are expected to have an undergraduate background in relatedcourse work, including the prerequisite courses SPE 440/500, The Psychology and Education ofthe Exceptional Individual, and CD 451/551 and 451L/551L, Infant Development (withlaboratory) or an approved equivalent. Those prerequisites do not count toward the 36 semesterhours required for the master’s degree.

Applicants must submit, in addition to other School admission requirements noted earlier, a letterof intent, which contains a clear statement of professional goals and philosophy ofprofessionalism.

Students seeking admission to this degree program must meet all admission criteria for theSchool, but should, in addition, have a minimum GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) on the last 64hours of undergraduate study to qualify for regular admission.

Students not previously holding a teaching license will be cleared for admission to teachereducation (completion of a general core, 2.65 GPA on that core, and satisfaction of the Praxis Ior equivalent) during entrance to Graduate School.

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Students entering the Master of Science program without licensure must satisfy a 9-creditpracticum in place of the standard 3-credit practicum. Only 3 hours of practicum will beincluded in the 36 hour program requirement.

Prior to taking written and oral comprehensive examinations, students must remove all grades of“I” (Incomplete) from their records.

Professional presentations are required of all graduate students who complete the Master ofScience in Early Intervention.

Requirements for the Master of Science in Early InterventionHours

SPE 770 Administration and Supervision of Programs ..................................................................................3CD 650 Advanced Child Development ..........................................................................................................3CD 652 Trends and Theories in Child and Family Studies ............................................................................3CD 688 Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities ...............................................................................3SPE 645 Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Severe and Profound Disabilities .....................3SHS 730 Language Intervention with Infants.................................................................................................3CD 628 Assessment Procedures for Young Children with Disabilities..........................................................3CD 629 Advanced Intervention Procedures for Young Children with Disabilities........................................3FAM 651 Parents and Children ......................................................................................................................3FAM 691 Research in Family and Consumer Sciences –OR– REF 601 Educational Research ....................3FAM 690 Practicum in Family Relations ....................................................................................................3-9CD 698 Thesis (optional) ................................................................................................................................3

Master of Science in Family and Consumer Studies

Overview of MajorThe Master of Science degree in Family and Consumer Studies is a program that focuses on theoryand research associated with the developmental stages of children and families. It includes afoundation in family systems theory, family life cycle development theory, and interactions amongindividuals, groups, and societal forces. The program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours(with 18 hours of 600 level or higher). The program offers various electives to choose from forstudents interested in specific areas of Family and Consumer Studies, such as secondary education,family life education, and early childhood development.

Career OpportunitiesThe thorough research-based developmental foundation prepares graduates to assist policy makersin assessing the intended and unintended consequences of policy on children and families.Graduates prepare for careers as parent educators, childcare providers, or administrators withinprivate, community, religious, agency, and educational settings. Program graduates are alsoprepared to pursue advanced graduate work at the specialist and doctoral levels in other colleges.Students may continue their development in the teaching profession by choosing electives in Familyand Consumer Sciences Education. These course selections provide professional growth anddevelopment primarily for persons employed in the public schools or community colleges or withthe Cooperative Extension Service.

Special Program RequirementsStudents seeking admission to this degree program must meet all admission criteria for the School,but should, in addition, have a minimum GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) on the last 64 hours ofundergraduate study to qualify for regular admission.

Applicants must submit, in addition to other School admission requirements noted earlier, a letterof intent, which contains a clear statement of professional goals and philosophy ofprofessionalism.

Permission to take courses in Family and Consumer Sciences Education is contingent uponcompletion of lower-level program requirements. Teacher certification and completion ofgraduate degree requirements are separate procedures. Students entering the Family andConsumer Sciences graduate program seeking AA-level Mississippi teaching licensure must meetall A-level requirements prior to pursuing the master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciencesas a route to AA-level licensure. Students intending to pursue licensure in states other thanMississippi are advised to determine licensure requirements of those states and to work with anadviser to see that those requirements are met.


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Applicants are encouraged to obtain a minimum of one year’s teaching experience prior topursuing the advanced degree.

Prior to taking written and oral comprehensive examinations, students must remove all grades of“I” (Incomplete) from their records.

Professional presentations are required of all graduate students who complete the Master ofScience in Family and Consumer Studies.

Requirements for a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Studies(36 hours non-thesis option, 36 hours thesis option)Students must take 18 hours of 600 level or higher courses.Core for all students in degree program HoursCD 652 Current Trends and Theories in Child and Family Studies ...............................................................3CD 650 Advanced Child Development ..........................................................................................................3FAM 651 Parents and Children: Problem Resolution ....................................................................................3FAM 645 Financial Problems of Families ......................................................................................................3FAM 551 Marriage Adjustment: Communication and Conflict .....................................................................3FAM 691Research in Family and Consumer Studies –OR– REF 601 Educational Research .......................3FAM 650 Individual and Family Life Cycle Development ............................................................................3FCS 501 Family Life Education .....................................................................................................................3CD 655 Practicum in child Care Administration –OR– FAM 690 Practicum in Family and ConsumerStudies –OR– REF 607 Developing a Student-Centered Curriculum ............................................................3

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HoursCD –OR– FAM –OR– FCS 698 Thesis..........................................................................................................6CD 550 Administration of Programs for Young Children..............................................................................3CD 552 Child Development Methods and Materials......................................................................................2FAM 653 Aging and the Family .....................................................................................................................3FCS 606 Selected Topics in Family and Consumer Science Education.........................................................3FCS 610 Seminar in Family and Consumer Science Education .....................................................................3FCS 611 Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences.................................................................................3FCS 615 Methods, Materials, and Information Technology in FCS ..............................................................3SWK 692 Special Problems (grant writing) ...................................................................................................3

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*Minimum of 12 hours must have CD prefix.Other FCS prefixes or courses approved by adviser (non-thesis).................................................................12

Master of Science in Human NutritionOverview of MajorThe Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition offers graduates opportunities to pursue careersin clinical or community or basic nutrition science. The curriculum is designed to provide studentswith an in depth understanding of basic nutrition, contemporary nutrition issues, and researchdesign. Depending on the student’s background and interests, appropriate courses in communityhealth, human performance, adult education, or biochemistry, as well as additional courses inclinical or community nutrition, can supplement the required course work. Students have theopportunity to develop research interests in clinical, community, or experimental nutrition withqualified faculty in each area. Students with appropriate prerequisites may also make application tocomplete requirements for credentialing as a registered dietitian through USM’s Didactic Programin Dietetics and Dietetic Internship, both of which are accredited by the Commission onAccreditation for Dietetics Education.

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Requirements for the Master of Science in Human NutritionThesis (36 hrs) Hours Non-Thesis (36 hrs) HoursCHS 540, 623 or REF 601, 602........................6 CHS 540, 623 or REF 601, 602 ........................6NFS 693 ............................................................2 NFS 693..............................................................2NFS 664, 720, 730, 94 740 ..............................3 NFS 664 or 720 or 730 or 740............................3NFS 641 or NFS 662 ........................................3 NFS 641 or NFS 662..........................................3NFS 698 ............................................................6 NFS 692..............................................................3NFS 703 ............................................................3 Choose two: NFS 704, 705, 706, 707, or 708 ....4Choose two: NFS 704, 705, 706, 707, or 708 ..4 Nutrition Electives..............................................3Nutrition Electives ............................................3 Electives ..........................................................12Electives............................................................6

Master of Science in Institution ManagementOverview of MajorThe graduate program in Institution Management is designed for individuals interested in careers infood service management, administrative dietetics, hotel management, school food service,restaurant management, or tourism. Students complete the core courses and a thesis or a minor innutrition, business, recreation, or an approved area, and elect courses in their area of specializationwith the adviser’s approval. Students with appropriate prerequisites may also make application tocomplete requirements for credentialing as a registered dietitian through USM’s Didactic Programin Dietetics and Dietetic Internship, both of which are accredited by the Commission onAccreditation for Dietetics Education.

Requirements for the Master of Science in Institution ManagementThesis Program Requirements (36 hrs) Hours Non-Thesis Program Requirements (36 hrs)HoursREF 601, 602 ....................................................6 REF 601, 602......................................................6NFS 693 ............................................................2 NFS 675..............................................................3NFS 698 ............................................................6 NFS 676..............................................................3NFS 703 ............................................................3 NFS 692..............................................................4NFS 774 ............................................................3 NFS 693..............................................................2NFS 777 ............................................................3 NFS 774..............................................................3Electives..........................................................13 NFS 777..............................................................3

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Master of Science in Marriage and Family TherapyOverview of MajorThe Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy is an accredited program by theCommission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the AmericanAssociation for Marriage and Family Therapy. The two-year program of study combines academiccourse work with supervised clinical experiences involving couples, individuals, and families. Theprogram is designed to focus on the integration of theory, research, and clinical practice throughoutfamily life span development. The contextual and ecological aspects of systemic family treatmentare emphasized. The program consists of (1) the conceptual study of the family dynamics, familysystems and subsystems, communication processes, and developmental family life cycle changes;(2) the diagnosis/assessment and treatment process utilizing the specific techniques associated withthe major models of system change; (3) the study of human development in the context of theinterface of interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intergenerational issues, intimacy and gender issues,and ethnic minority issues; (4) instruction related to professional socialization, legal and ethicalconsiderations; (5) the application of research methodology and data analysis to the field ofmarriage and family therapy; and (6) supervised clinical practice which consists of a minimum of500 face-to-face contact hours with clients (conducted over a period of one calendar year). Due tothe professional nature of the Marriage and Family Therapy program, student performance isevaluated at the following major transition points: (1) entry into the clinical component of theprogram, and (2) advancement through each step of a four level Practicum Program. Movementthrough each transition point requires an endorsement by a majority of the Marriage and FamilyTherapy faculty. Graduates of the program are prepared to fill family therapy leadership roles inboth public and private human services agencies, public and private psychiatric hospitals, and inmental health services to industry.

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Special RequirementsIn addition to requirements for admission to the School, the Marriage and Family Therapy Programrequires a personal interview with the program director and the director of training, and emotionalstability and maturity, as evidenced through at least three letters of recommendation from previousprofessors or employers. Students wishing to apply to the Marriage and Family Therapy programare encouraged to turn in their application at any time prior to March 1 for priority consideration.Interviews will begin in March to select the 12 students to be admitted to the program.

Requirements for Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy(60 hour Minimum)

HoursFAM 665 Sex Therapy....................................................................................................................................3FAM 610 Marital Therapy..............................................................................................................................3FAM 615 Gender and Culture in the Family ..................................................................................................3FAM 600 Prepracticum in Marriage and Family Therapy..............................................................................3FAM 650 Advanced Family Systems Theory.................................................................................................3FAM 651 Parents and Children: Problem Resolution ....................................................................................3FAM 655 Marriage and Family Systems Intervention I .................................................................................3FAM 656 Marriage and Family Systems Intervention II................................................................................3FAM 659 Ethics and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy...................................................3FAM 660 Assessment in Marriage and Family Therapy ................................................................................3FAM 663 Contemporary Issues in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy.........................................3FAM 691 Research in Family and Consumer Studies ....................................................................................3PSY 780 Advanced Psychopathology.............................................................................................................3FAM 790 *Supervised Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy (4 semesters min.) .............................21

*Student must complete the following minimum practicum requirements prior to graduation:1) 500 hours of face-to-face client contact2) 250 hours of the client contact must be relational therapy (couples or families)3) 100 hours of supervision, comprising both group and individual supervision4) 50 hours of supervision must be based on raw data (live, videotape, or audiotape)5) 250 client contact hours must be completed at the University Clinic for Family Therapy

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Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition and Food SystemsThe Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nutrition and Food Systems will prepare students for leadershipand research positions in Nutrition or Food Systems. Career choices upon completion of the Ph.D.include teaching/research positions in institutions of higher learning, administrative positions inlarge food service programs including schools and medical and military facilities, and researchpositions in public and private sectors. Depending on selection of classes, students may emphasizeapplied community or clinical, nutritional biochemistry, or food systems management in theirprogram. The curriculum requires 54 semester hours beyond the Master’s Degree and research toolsproficiency.

Requirements for AdmissionIn addition to meeting The University requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the Ph.D.program applicant must meet the following requirements for admission to the Nutrition and FoodSystems program:

1. Completion of a master’s degree and prerequisite courses for the area of major emphasis isrequired. Food Service Management prerequisites include food service management, quantityfoods, management, and life cycle nutrition. Applied Nutrition prerequisites include biochemistry,advanced nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and food service management.

2. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is required on previous graduatework.

3. Submission of acceptable GRE scores is required.4. A minimum of two years of professional experience in nutrition, food service management, or a

related area is recommended.5. A current vita and a letter of application should be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator, School

of Family and Consumer Sciences. The letter of application should include career goals andreasons for pursuing the Ph.D., and should indicate how previous education and work experiencehave prepared the individual to pursue the Ph.D.


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6. Three letters of recommendation addressing professional competence and readiness for doctoralwork should be sent directly to the academic coordinator, School of Family and ConsumerSciences.

7. An interview must be scheduled with the graduate faculty in Nutrition and Food Systems.8. Applicants whose native language is not English must present a minimum TOEFL score of 550.9. The application must be approved by the Graduate Faculty, the Director of the School of Family

and Consumer Sciences, the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, and the Dean ofthe Graduate School.

NOTE: Students not meeting the requirements for regular admission may be considered forconditional admission.


Continuous Enrollment Requirement. Students must meet the requirement specified in the frontsection of this Bulletin.

Requirements for a Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food SystemsQualifying Exam. Student must take a qualifying exam.

Research Tool(s). The student must demonstrate proficiency in statistical methods and one otherresearch area.

Statistics Proficiency. The statistics requirement may be met by choosing three (3) of the followingcourses or by approval of the student’s advisory committee.CHS 623: BiostatisticsREF 602 or a univariate statistics classREF 761: Experimental DesignREF 762: Advanced Regression AnalysisPSY 764: Factor Analysis

Second Research Tool Proficiency. To be determined in conjunction with student’s advisory committee.

NOTE: Hours earned satisfying the research tools do not count toward the degree.

Core Requirements (12 hours)NFS 810 Food and Nutrition and Public PolicyNFS 774 Management of Nutrition Services: A Behavioral ApproachNFS 703 Research Techniques for Nutrition and Food SystemsNFS 811 Doctoral Seminar (total of 3 credit hours)

Communication Skills (3-6 hours)SCM 605 Interpersonal CommunicationsSCM 610 Problems in Organizational CommunicationsEDA 701 Analysis of Teaching BehaviorMGT 610 Organizational ManagementMGT 620 Organizational Behavior and Practice

Dissertation (12 hours) NFS 898 DissertationOther Course Work (24-27 hours).

Includes coursework from nutrition and food systems and other disciplines. Specific courses will beapproved by the student’s graduate committee. A minimum of six (6) hours must be taken fromareas outside nutrition and food systems:NFS 641 Advanced Clinical NutritionNFS 662 Community Health and NutritionNFS 663 The Nutrition of ChildrenNFS 664 Seminar in Food and NutritionNFS 667 Nutrition for TeachersNFS 673 Child Nutrition Program ManagementNFS 675 Production Management in Food Service SystemsNFS 676 Seminar in Institution Management NFS 693 Readings in Nutrition and Food SystemsNFS 694 Current Topics in Food Service ManagementNFS 704 Nutritional Aspects of ProteinsNFS 705 Carbohydrates in NutritionNFS 706 Lipids in Nutrition


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NFS 707 Minerals in NutritionNFS 708 Vitamins in NutritionNFS 710 Nutrition and CarcinogenesisNFS 713 Nutrition Education: Theory, Research, & PracticeNFS 715 Recent Developments in Applied NutritionNFS 720 Nutrition and AgingNFS 730 Digestion, Absorption, and Excretion of NutrientsNFS 740 Issues in Food SafetyNFS 776 Development of Business Opportunities in Food & Nutrition ServicesNFS 777 Service Systems, Planning & ControlNFS 792 Special Problems in NutritionNFS 797 Independent ResearchNFS 813 Nutritional MetabolismNFS 815 Nutrition SupportNFS 817 Advances in Nutrition & Food Service Management Education Supporting Courses from other disciplines will be identified by the student’s graduate committee.A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

School of Human Performance and RecreationWalter B. Kinney, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5142(601) 266-5386

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Unit DescriptionThe School of Human Performance and Recreation (HP&R) offers the Master of Science, theDoctor of Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Program development is orientedtoward supply and demand in the professional job market and academic disciplinary definition,flexibility of program requirements allows for academic fulfillment of individual career interests.

DegreeThe following degree programs are offered within the School of HP&R: Master of Science degree inHuman Performance, Master of Science in Recreation, Master of Science in Sport Administration,Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance, and Doctor of Education in Human Performance.

Emphases within the Human Performance master’s degree program include: Exercise Science andPhysical Education. The Human Performance Ph.D. degree program includes two distinctemphases: Administration and Teaching, and Exercise Physiology. The Administration andTeaching emphasis (Ph.D./Ed.D.) is accredited as an Advanced NCATE/NASPEeducational/administration studies program. The Physical Education emphasis (masters) program isaccredited by the National Association of Physical Education and sport/National Council forAccreditation of Teacher Education (NASPE/NCATE).

Interdisciplinary Minor and Graduate Certificate in GerontologyThe School participates in the Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology and the Graduate Certificatein Gerontology. Specific requirements and course available for the minor and the certificate can befound under the Interdisciplinary Minor and Graduate Certificate in Gerontology headings in theCollege of Health and Human Sciences section of this Bulletin.

Career OpportunitiesThe Ph.D. degree program in Human Performance: Administration and Teaching emphasis isdesigned for those who wish to pursue a further concentration in HP&R related administration orpedagogical research areas.

The Ph.D. degree program in Human Performance: Exercise Physiology is designed to preparestudents for advanced teaching and research careers in higher education and/or industry.

The Ed.D. degree program in Human Performance is designed for those interested in pursuing theAdministration and Teaching emphasis with specialization in physical education. (NASPE/NCATE).


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Program RequirementsThe Master of Science degrees require a minimum of 36 semester hours beyond the bachelor’sdegree (with 18 hours of 600 level or higher). Some emphasis areas may require greater minimumhours beyond the bachelor’s degree. The Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degreesrequire a minimum of seventy-two (72) semester hours beyond the master’s degree, including thedissertation, research tools and program course work. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Admission StandardsAdmission to Human Performance and Recreation degree programs is selective. Members of allunder represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Regular admission is contingent onhaving graduated from a college or university with accreditation from appropriate, recognizednational-level accrediting agencies. Admission to the program is contingent upon an applicant’sacademic background, work experience, demonstrated leadership, and communication skillsmeeting the challenging demands of graduate programs in the fields of sport administration, humanperformance, or recreation. The School of Human Performance and Recreation adheres to theUniversity policies with regard to admission of graduate students on a “conditional” basis. Inevaluating applications for program admission, the HP&R program admission committees utilizethe following criteria:

a. Academic record. a) a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher based on 4 pointscale and calculated on the last 60 hours of the applicant’s bachelor’s degree program; b) bachelorlevel major/minor in an appropriately related field of study or evidence of foundational andprofessional coursework in major which are deemed necessary or prerequisite for graduate levelcourse enrollment. Lack of evidence of work completed in foundational areas specific to particularprogram emphasis requirements will result in either a) prerequisite satisfaction prior to regularadmission into specific programs or b) additional degree requirements identified as undergraduatedeficiencies to be satisfied during the graduate degree program. Doctoral applicants must haveachieved a GPA of 3.50 on all previous graduate work.

b. Graduate Record Examination. Applicants are required to submit the test results from the GRE as partof their application. The GMAT will also be acceptable for the M.S. Sport Administration degree only.

c. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants whose native language is not Englishmust achieve a TOEFL of 550 or more.

d. Professional Experience. While professional level work experience is not required for admission to themasters level program, two to three years of relevant work responsibilities strengthens support for anapplicant’s admission, particularly at the doctoral level. Doctoral applicants should submit a resumewhich indicates professional experiences and accomplishments. Doctoral students should arrange foreither an in-person or telephone interview with program faculty during the application process.

e. Letters of recommendation. Each applicant should request a minimum of three letters ofrecommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study andshould be sent to the school. Two of the letters should address the applicant’s academic preparationand capabilities. At the doctoral level, at least one letter should address professional competence.

Academic PoliciesPrior to completion of the 12th semester hour in the HPR graduate program (master’s or doctoral),the student must request approval of an advisory committee through the Director’s office. Uponapproval of committee membership by the Graduate Dean, the student must submit a proposed planof study for advisory committee approval. This plan should include all degree requirements andspecification of planned electives and options within the degree program. The approved plan shouldbe forwarded to the director’s office prior to the student’s enrollment in his/her 13th graduate hour.

Written and oral comprehensive examinations are required of all graduate students in the master’sand doctoral programs. Requests to take these examinations must be made in the Director’s office.A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

The student’s graduate advisory committee shall be responsible for administration and evaluation ofthe student’s comprehensive examination. The chair of the advisory committee shall be responsiblefor reporting the results of the examination to the Director. At least three HP&R graduate facultymembers within the degree emphasis area must comprise master’s advisory committees. Doctoraladvisory committees must include at least three eligible HP&R graduate faculty within the degreeprogram area emphasized and two additional members.


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Chairs of all advisory committees must be eligible HP&R graduate faculty.

A student’s thesis or dissertation committee may be comprised of members of his/her advisorycommittee. It is expected that at least three (3) HPR graduate faculty members from the advisorycommittee will be included on the student’s thesis/dissertation committee. Additionally, an eligibleHPR graduate faculty member must serve as chair of the thesis/dissertation committee. The studentmay request eligible members outside of the School to serve on the committee. All committeemembership (advisory or thesis/dissertation) must be approved by the Graduate Dean. Allcommittee membership requests are submitted to the Graduate Dean upon the approval of theDirector of the School.


Master of Science ProgramsHuman PerformanceCourse requirements for the Master of Science degree in Human Performance include a minimumof thirty-six (36) semester hours of graduate work plus any undergraduate courses deemednecessary to correct deficiencies in the student’s background. This degree program is designed toprepare professionals for leadership roles as physical educators or exercise specialists. This degreeprogram prepares students for advanced graduate work or careers in the following emphasis areas:(1) exercise science or (2) physical education. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

These degree program emphases provide concentrations of graduate level courses which aredesigned to facilitate preparation for attainment of professional certifications in human performancefields. These include: American College of Sports Medicine certifications (Exercise Specialist,Exercise Test Technologist, Exercise Leader, and Health Fitness Instructor), National Strength andConditioning Association certifications (Strength & Conditioning Specialists, Certified PersonalTrainers), and State of Mississippi AA Teachers licensure for Physical Education.

Requirements for an Emphasis in Exercise ScienceCareer OpportunitiesThis emphasis is specifically designed to prepare students as Exercise Physiologists and/or ClinicalExercise Specialists. Career opportunities for the student choosing the Exercise Science emphasisexist in hospital, corporate, university, and wellness facilities.

Laboratories, Field Experiences, Internships, PracticaThe Exercise Science emphasis offers several laboratory experiences designed to enhance thestudent’s knowledge of metabolic testing, electrocardiography, graded exercise testing, exerciseprescription, and blood collection/analysis. Courses with laboratory content include HPR 601, 602,735, and 701/701L. Each student is also required to enroll in six (6) hours of HPR 696 (Practicum).HPR 696 provides the master’s level student with opportunities for practical application of relevanttheories in professional field setting.

Special Program RequirementsStudents wishing to select the Exercise Science emphasis must have completedA baccalaureate degree in Exercise Science (or a related field)Undergraduate work with a minimum of four (4) hours of chemistry and four (4) hours of biology.Additional undergraduate work in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition.

Course Requirements (36-39 Hour Minimum) HoursHPR 601 Exercise Physiology ....................................................................................................................... 3HPR 602 Graded Exercise Testing .................................................................................................................3HPR 680 Research Techniques.......................................................................................................................3HPR 701 Advanced Exercise Physiology I.....................................................................................................3HPR 701L Advanced Exercise Physiology I Laboratory ...............................................................................2HPR 703 Advanced Kinesiology ................................................................................................................... 3HPR 706 Cardiovascular Physiology..............................................................................................................3HPR 735 Electrocardiography ........................................................................................................................3HPR 780 Graduate Seminar ............................................................................................................................1HPR 792 Special Problems .............................................................................................................................3HPR 833 Nutrition in Human Performance ....................................................................................................3Select one course from REF 602, CHS 540, CSS 515, or PSY 660 ...............................................................3


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Students must select either Thesis or Non-thesis option.Thesis Option:HPR 698:Thesis ............................................................................................................................................. 6ORNon-Thesis Option:HPR 696: Practicum....................................................................................................................................... 6Elective............................................................................................................................................................3

Requirements for an Emphasis in Physical EducationCareer OpportunitiesStudents wishing to pursue careers in the instruction of movement and fitness activities in schooland non-school settings should pursue this emphasis within the degree program.

Laboratories, Field Experiences, Internships, PracticaHPR 696 is designed to provide students with opportunities for practical applications of relevanttheories in professional field settings. In this multi-hour course, each semester hour of creditrequires 40 clock hours of practicum. The student plans the practicum project and the instructor ofrecord works with the student to develop a contract. The contract, mutually agreed upon by thestudent, the cooperating teacher or administrator, and the instructor of record, specifies the methodsof accountability.

Special Program RequirementsStudents seeking Mississippi AA Teacher Licensure must presently have an A Standard TeacherLicensure in Physical Education and must select this emphasis within the Human Performancedegree. An undergraduate degree in Physical Education or a recognized teaching field from anNCATE accredited institution is required in the AA licensure program

Course Requirements (36 hour minimum)REF 602: Introduction to Educational Statistics.............................................................................................3HPR 677: Sport Law or EDA 710: School Law ............................................................................................ 3HPR 680: Research Techniques .....................................................................................................................3HPR 723: Adv. Methods of Teaching Physical Education ............................................................................ 3HPR 742: Program Design in Human Performance .......................................................................................3HPR 744: Foundations& Trends in Hum.Perf. & Rec................................................................................... 3HPR 745: Analysis of Teaching & Supervision in PE................................................................................... 3Approved Electives (Recommend REF 607*, HPR 501, HPR 504, HPR 509, or HPR 534..........................9

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Thesis Option:HPR 698: Thesis ............................................................................................................................................ 6Non-Thesis Option:HPR 696: Practicum (3-6 hrs.) or Adviser-approved Electives (3-6 hrs.) ..................................................... 6

*Courses must be taken in order to receive recommendation for Mississippi AA Teacher Licensurein Physical Education.

Master of ScienceRecreationAll students pursuing a Masters of Science in Recreation must fulfill the following programrequirements as part of their degree program. The program is designed to provide students withadditional academic preparation for work in the administration of municipal, therapeutic, orcommercial programs. Depending on the applicant’s undergraduate preparation, the student may berequired to take prerequisite courses in addition to the requirements of the graduate degree program.These prerequisites must be completed within the first semester of enrollment.

Career OpportunitiesThe program is designed to provide students with additional academic preparation for work in theadministration of municipal and community centers, resource management, therapeutic, orcommercial recreation programs.

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Laboratories, Field Experiences, Internships, PracticaHPR 692 (Field Problems) and HPR 713 (Special Field Studies in Recreation) provide the studentswith opportunities for reading and guided study in the application of theory and research to problemsolving in the various recreational settings. HPR 696 (Practicum) affords the student the chance toapply academic knowledge in the professional field under the supervision of Recreationprofessional. The Practicum is performed under the framework of a contract mutually agreed uponby student, faculty supervisor, and agency personnel. Students have experienced a wide variety offield experiences in such areas as campus recreation, commercial sport and water parks, outdooradventure recreation programs, national and state parks, municipal athletic complexes, communityrecreation centers, resort management, and guest services.

Special Program RequirementsThe student has three options for the completion of the program requirements. The Thesis Option isdesigned for students who desire to complete an in-depth research study exploring a problem or trendin the recreation industry. The Thesis is particularly helpful to those who desire to continue to worktoward advanced graduate degrees. The Internship Option requires a six-hour Practicum of 400 clockhours and a professional paper to study a current issue or trend in the professional field. TheCoursework Option requires a professional paper and nine semester hours of elective course work.

Course Requirements (37 hour minimum) HoursREF 602: Introduction to Educational Statistics.............................................................................................3HPR 680: Research Techniques......................................................................................................................3HPR 694: Field Problems ...............................................................................................................................1HPR 710: Problems and Emerging Trends in Recreation.............................................................................. 3HPR 712: Philosophical Foundations of Recreation...................................................................................... 3HPR 713: Special Field Studies in Recreation............................................................................................... 3*Approved Electives ....................................................................................................................................15

Students must select one of the following options:Thesis Option: HPR 698: Thesis ............................................................................................................................................6ORInternship Option:HPR 696: Practicum........................................................................................................................................6HPR 691: Research (Professional Paper required) ........................................................................................ 3ORCoursework Option: Approved Electives ........................................................................................................................................9HPR 691: Research (Professional Paper required) .........................................................................................3*Electives are to be designed for further specialization.

Master of ScienceSport AdministrationThe Master of Science in Sport Administration degree program is one of the fastest growingacademic areas and reflects the continual growth of the sport industry in the United States andabroad. Trained managers, coaches, and leaders in sport will continue to be necessary to insure highquality and efficiency for participants and spectators alike as the business of sport continues toexpand.

Career OpportunitiesThe degree program is designed to prepare students for a career in Interscholastic or IntercollegiateAthletic Administration and Coaching. The academic curriculum also serves students interested inpursuing job opportunities within the sport business industry including facility/arena management,club management, corporate sport operations, professional team management, and state and nationalgoverning agency administration.

Laboratories, Field Experiences, Internships, PracticaHPR 691 (Research) and HPR 694 (Field Problems) provide the student with an opportunity toperform applied research and problem solving under academic supervision in an area of careerinterest within the sport industry.

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HPR 696 (Practicum) offers the student the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in the actualwork environment under the tutelage of an athletic administrator or sport industry professional.Each semester hour of academic credit requires a minimum of 40 clock hours of on-the-job trainingand is performed under the framework of a contract mutually agreed upon by student, facultysupervisor, and agency personnel.

Special Program RequirementsA previous record of academic study in one of the area of Business Administration is valuable andhighly recommended in Sport Administration. Previous experience as a participant or coach isdesirable for those interested in Master Coaching preparation.

Course requirements (36 hour minimum)Hours

REF 602: Introduction to Educational Statistics.............................................................................................3HPR 605: Policy and Governance in Sport ....................................................................................................3HPR 670: Organizational Leadership in Sport Administration ..................................................................... 3HPR 677: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport ............................................................................................... 3*HPR 680: Research Techniques ...................................................................................................................3*HPR 715: Advanced Sport Administration Processes or*HPR 679: Care & Treatment of Athletic Injuries .........................................................................................3*ELECTIVES ...............................................................................................................................................12

Students must select 15 hours in one of the following specializations:

Sport Management:HPR 612: Entrepreneurial Aspects in the Sport Industry ...............................................................................3HPR 630: Sport Business in the Social Context .............................................................................................3HPR 714: Ethics in the Sport Industry............................................................................................................3HPR 715: Advanced Sport Administrative Processes ....................................................................................3Adviser approved elective. Select from HPR 509, 534, 676, 725, or TOE 567 or CSS 504, JOU 521 or any 500-600 level course in finance, accounting, management, marketing, or MIS ...................................................................................3

Master Coaching:HPR 509: Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Motor Performance ...................................................3HPR 570: Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs ..................................................................3Adviser approved electives. Select from HPR 601, 676, 679, 703, 705; any course in the sport management specialization; or JOU 521 ...................................................................9

Students must select either Thesis or Non-Thesis option.Hours

Thesis Option:HPR 698: Thesis .............................................................................................................................................6ORNon-Thesis Option:HPR 696: Practicum........................................................................................................................................6HPR 691: Research (optional) ........................................................................................................................3

Doctoral ProgramHuman PerformanceCareer OpportunitiesThe Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) emphasis in Administration and Teaching is designed not only toprovide strong didactic disciplinary based curriculum, but to also provide strong researchexperiences for future careers in academia. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) emphasis inAdministration and Teaching is designed to focus on administration and teaching in pedagogy andcurriculum supervision:

The Exercise Physiology emphasis is specifically designed to prepare students as ExercisePhysiologists and/or Clinical Exercise Specialist. Career opportunities in Exercise Physiology existin hospital, corporate, university, and wellness facilities.

Laboratories, Field Experiences, Internships, PracticaHPR 796 (Practicum) is designed to provide students with opportunities for practical applications ofrelevant theories in professional field settings. In this multi-hour course, each semester hour ofcredit requires 40 clock hours of practicum.

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The student plans the practicum project and the instructor of record works with the student todevelop a contract. The contract, mutually agreed upon by the student, the cooperating teacher oradministrative supervisor, and the instructor of record, specifies the methods of accountability.

A strong laboratory research emphasis is additionally integrated into doctoral studies in ExercisePhysiology. Several laboratory experiences are designed to enhance the student’s knowledge ofmetabolic testing, electrocardiography, graded exercise testing, exercise prescription, and bloodcollection/analysis. HPR 701/701L and HPR 805/805L are examples of courses with laboratory content.

Special Program Requirements1. The student must complete a qualifying examination conducted by the student’s graduate advisory

committee during the student’s first semester. Students should consult their program emphasiscoordinator for required examination process.

2. A graduate degree and appropriate bachelors preparation in the physical education, athletic training,or an appropriately related field is required for consideration of admission in the administrationand teaching phases and exercise physiology of the doctoral programs.

3. Programs of study, including all course requirements, independent research or field-based projects,and additional requirements specified by the University for proficiency in statistics, computerscience and/or foreign language must be approved by each student’s advisory committee. Thegeneral focus of dissertation research will be initially approved by the student’s advisorycommittee. The specific nature and foci of the research must be approved by the student’sdissertation committee.

Research Tool(s)4. A Research Tool(s) component is required of all doctoral students, and may be fulfilled in a variety

of ways dependent upon the background, needs, and experience of the student.The following guidelines apply:a. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) is applicable to those in the Administration and Teaching

emphasis only. The research component will include nine (9) hours of statistics, and nine (9) hours of higher education/education administration course work. See program for specific course requirements.

b. The Doctor of Philosophy degree requires nine (9) hours of statistics and either: 1) six (6) hours of a foreign language or 2) six (6) hours of research electives.See program for specific course requirements.

5. Upon the acceptance of the dissertation by the candidate’s dissertation committee and at least sixweeks prior to graduation, a final oral examination in defense of the candidate’s dissertation willbe administered by the student’s dissertation committee.

ResidencyStudents must meet the residence requirements specified in this Bulletin.


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Statistics/Research Component: (See Program for specific course requirements)......................................9Education Concentration: (See Program for specific course requirements)................................................9Dissertation ..................................................................................................................................................12

Course Requirements:HPR 677 Legal Aspects of Sport, -OR0 EDA 710 School Law.....................................................................3HPR 680 Research Techniques.......................................................................................................................3HPR 720 Administration of Human Performance Programs..........................................................................3HPR 725 Facilities Management in Human Performance & Recreation........................................................3HPR 742 Program Design in Human Performance.........................................................................................3HPR 744 Foundations and Trends in Human Perf & Rec ............................................................................. 3HPR 745 Analysis of Teaching and Supervision in P.E. ................................................................................3HPR 796 Practicum.........................................................................................................................................3HPR 821 Advanced Admin.of Human Performance Programs......................................................................3HPR 840 Professional Preparation in Human Performance ...........................................................................3HPR 845 Research in Teaching Physical Education.......................................................................................3Advisory Committee Approved Electives ....................................................................................................12

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-or-Approved Foreign Language courses or demonstrated competency(See University Foreign Language guidelines in this Bulletin) ......................................................................6

Dissertation ..................................................................................................................................................12Course Requirements:HPR 677 Legal Aspects of Sport, or EDA 710: School Law .........................................................................3HPR 680 Research Techniques in Human Performance & Recreation ..........................................................3HPR 720 Administration of Human Performance Programs..........................................................................3HPR 725 Facilities Management in Human Performance & Recreation........................................................3HPR 742 Program Design in Human Performance.........................................................................................3HPR 744 Foundations and Trends in Human Performance & Recreation..................................................... 3HPR 745 Analysis of Teaching and Supervision in P.E. ................................................................................3HPR 796 Practicum.........................................................................................................................................3HPR 821 Advanced Admin.of Human Performance Programs......................................................................3HPR 840 Professional Preparation in Human Performance ...........................................................................3HPR 845 Research in Teaching Physical Education.......................................................................................3Advisory Committee Approved Electives ....................................................................................................12

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Statistics/Research Component: (See Program for specific course requirements)......................................9

Foreign Language/Advanced Research Component: Committee approved advanced research electives..........................................................................................6

-or-Approved Foreign Language courses or demonstrated competency(See University Foreign Language guidelines in this Bulletin) ......................................................................6

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Course Requirements:CHE 521 Biochemistry I.................................................................................................................................3CHE 522 Biochemistry II ..............................................................................................................................3BSC 550 General Physiology .........................................................................................................................3HPR 701 Advanced Exercise Physiology I.....................................................................................................3HPR 701L Advanced Exercise Physiology I Lab ...........................................................................................2HPR 706 Cardiovascular Physiology..............................................................................................................3HPR 780 Graduate Seminar ............................................................................................................................2HPR 791 Research ..........................................................................................................................................3HPR 792 Special Problems .............................................................................................................................6HPR 805 Advanced Exercise Physiology II ...................................................................................................3HPR 805L Advanced Exercise Physiology II Laboratory .............................................................................2HPR 833 Nutrition and Human Performance .................................................................................................3Advisory Committee Approved Electives ......................................................................................................9

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School of Social WorkMichael D. Forster, DirectorTimothy Rehner, Assistant DirectorK. Carolyn Brooks, Coordinator of Field InstructionHattiesburg, MS 39406-5114(601) 266-4163

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Unit DescriptionThe primary purpose of the School of Social Work is to provide professional social work educationto undergraduate and graduate students. The School offers the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)degree and the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.

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The social work profession recognizes the BSW degree as preparing students for entry levelgeneralist social work practice in social service agency settings. The MSW degree prepares studentsfor advanced practice in agency settings and in private practice. The School is accredited by theCouncil on Social Work Education.

Interdisciplinary Minor in GerontologyThe School of Social Work participates in the Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology and the GraduateCertificate in Gerontology. Specific requirements and courses available for the minor and the certificatecan be found under the Interdisciplinary Minor and Graduate Certificate in Gerontology headings inthe College of Health and Human Sciences section of this Bulletin.

Offerings for Non-MajorsA number of courses offered within the School of Social Work do not have prerequisites and may beexcellent choices for electives by non-major. These courses include

SWK 606 Social Justice and Social PolicySWK 663 Consultation and SupervisionSWK 692 Special Problems (Grant Writing or Grief and Bereavement or Addictions or Social

Development and Social Welfare in Jamaica)

Degree DescriptionOverviewThe MSW program, established in 1974 and the oldest graduate social work program in the state ofMississippi, features a 30-credit-hour advanced generalist concentration that builds upon a 30-credit-hour generalist foundation. Fall 2002 marks the introduction of an Advanced Standing MSWdegree program that exempts qualified and admitted applicants from taking foundation courses.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for well-prepared master’s-level social workers are extensive. Social workersprovide social services to more people in Mississippi and across the United States than any otherprofessional group. Social work professionals use a wide variety of empirically based methods tohelp individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities solve a broad range of problems.Social work professionals are in demand in many human service arenas, including

✦ Home Health and Hospice ✦ Public Health✦ Child and Family Welfare ✦ School Systems✦ Mental Health ✦ Early Childhood✦ Substance Abuse ✦ Youth Services✦ Family Violence ✦ Armed Forces✦ Vocational Rehabilitation ✦ Gerontology✦ Public Welfare ✦ Hospitals✦ Corrections and Court Systems ✦ Employee Assistance

✦ Public Policy

Field InstructionQuality hands-on field instruction experiences (practica) are vital to graduate social work education.Students in the 60-credit-hour MSW program complete a minimum of 900 hours of field instruction.Students admitted to the advanced Standing program complete a minimum of 450 hour of fieldinstruction. Field placements are available to students in more than 130 social service agencies,located primarily in South Mississippi. While in field placement, students receive direct guidanceand supervision from experienced field instructors who hold the MSW degree.

Special Program RequirementsProgram Options. The School is offering three MSW program models in Academic Year 2002-2003: A full-time, two-year, 60-credit-hour model is available at the Hattiesburg campus. A part-time, three-year, 60-credit-hour model is available at the Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast campuses. Thepart-time program is designed primarily for employed practitioners. A full-time, one-year, 30-credit-hour advanced standing model is available at the Hattiesburg campus.

Semester of Admission. Students will only be admitted for fall semesters.

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Admission CriteriaApplicants to the School of Social Work are evaluated and admitted without discrimination on thebasis of age, gender, race, religion, color, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, political orsexual orientation.

All applicants to the MSW program are evaluated and admitted on the basis of the followingcriteria:

A. a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universityB. a minimum of 12 semester hours of Liberal Arts coursework and a course in Human BiologyC. the grade point average (GPA) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work required by the

Graduate SchoolD. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scoresE. a written personal statement fromF. a written response to a case situationG. three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for

graduate study

Applications to the advanced standing program are evaluated on the basis of the additional criteriabelow:

Advanced Standing. Qualified applicants to the MSW program who hold a BSW from anaccredited program, or who have completed equivalent foundation curriculum course work at anaccredited school of social work, may be exempted from up to 30 credit hours of MSW foundationcourse work.

Applicants holding the BSW degree and applying for advanced standing must meet the followingcriteria:

A. BSW degree from an accredited program conferred within the last five yearsB. minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate educationC. minimum GPA of 3.5 in the undergraduate social work program overall, with a grade of B or bette

in all required social work coursesD. GRE scoresE. a passing score on a qualifying examination based on foundation curriculum content

Eligibility of an applicant for advanced standing admission based on MSW foundation course workcompleted at an accredited program other than USM is determined by the following:

A. assessment of curriculum comparability by the MSW admissions committeeB. a grade of B or better in all courses considered toward advanced standingC. a recommendation of the admissions committee and approval of the directorD. compliance with other standard criteria for admission to the MSW programE. a passing score on the appropriate sections of a qualifying examination based on foundation

curriculum content

Grade Point Average. For applicants to either the 60-credit-hour full-time or part-time MSWprograms, the GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work must be at least 2.5. Forapplicants to the 30-credit-hour advanced standing program, the GPA on the last 60 hours ofundergraduate course work must be at least 3.0 and the GPA for the undergraduate social workprogram must be at least 3.5.

Graduate Record Examination. The GRE is required for admission. Applicants should schedulethe exam so as to allow sufficient time for submission of exam scores by April 1; call 1-800-473-2255 or access the GRE Website at http://www.gre.org for details.

Conditional Admission. The School adheres to University policies with regard to admission ofgraduate students on a “conditional” basis. The University regulations concerning “conditionaladmission” for full-time or part-time students are stated in this Bulletin under “AdmissionRequirements and Procedures.”

Progression Requirements. Full-time, first-year students in the 60-credit-hour model will beenrolled in classroom courses and in concurrent field instruction (practicum) in each semester of thefirst year. In the fall semester of the second year, students will take classroom courses only and inthe spring semester will be placed in an advanced field practicum for four days each week.


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Three classroom courses will be taken during the spring semester concurrently with the advancedfield practicum. All courses must be taken in accordance with a sequenced curriculum plan (see themodel program below).

Full-time students in the 30-credit-hour advanced standing model will take classroom courses onlyduring the fall semester. In the spring semester, students will be placed in an advanced fieldpracticum for four days each week. Three classroom courses will be taken during the springsemester concurrently with the advanced field practicum. All courses must be taken in accordancewith a sequenced curriculum plan (see model program below).

Part-time students are required to take nine hours each semester during the first year. All coursesmust be taken in accordance with a sequenced curriculum plan (see the model program below). Aminimum of 60 credit hours is required for graduation.

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must achieve a grade of “B” or better in eachfield practicum. Students may earn a grade of “C” in no more than two courses and may not repeatmore than once course. In compliance with University requirements, students are required to pass awritten comprehensive examination in order to graduate.


Advanced Standing Program Model

Semester I FallSWK 635 Management and Administration ...................................................................................................3SWK 653 Individual and Family Assessment ................................................................................................3SWK 666 Community Development and Social Planning .............................................................................3SWK 674 Social Work Practice with Families ...............................................................................................3SWK 696 Social Work Practice with Groups .................................................................................................3

15Semester II SpringSWK 658 Advanced Interventive Methods ....................................................................................................3SWK 673 Field Education III .........................................................................................................................6Electives ..........................................................................................................................................................6

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Geography Geography Master of Science

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College of Internationaland Continuing EducationTim W. Hudson, DeanMark Miller, Associate DeanBox 10047Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0047(601) 266-4344

In February 1991, the Center for International Education and the Division of Lifelong Learningwere combined to form the College of International and Continuing Education. In September 1998,the academic Department of Geography was moved from Liberal Arts into the College, and aDepartment of Economic Development and Planning was established to house a MS program inEconomic Development and a Ph.D. program in International Development. The College is anadministrative entity under the Office of the Provost, and operationally divided into the twoacademic areas of economic development and planning and geography. The Center for InternationalEducation and the Department of Continuing Education and Distributed Learning are also located inthe college.

The mission of the College of International and Continuing Education is fourfold. First, to prepareindividuals for the opportunity of entering the work place in the professional and applied academicfields of economic development, international development, and geography. Second, to serve asliaison between the University’s academic programs and the community at large through continuingeducation. Third, to coordinate international admissions and student services, and administer theUniversity’s extensive Study Abroad program. And fourth, to provide intensive English instructionfor international students.

Department of Economic Development and PlanningDavid R. Kolzow, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5051(601) 266-6519FAX (601) 266-6219Butler, Hudson, Kolzow, Miller, Swager

The Department of Economic Development offers graduate work leading to a Master of Science inEconomic Development and Doctor of Philosophy in International Development.

Master’s ProgramThe goal of the Economic Development program is to assist students in acquiring professionalcompetency in the concepts, skills, working tools, and creative approaches essential to thoseinvolved in the field of economic development, whether at the community, state, regional, national,or international level.

Admission Requirements:

1. Have a 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average over the last two years of the student’s undergraduatestudies.

2. Submission of GRE scores. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) may besubmitted in place of the GRE. Students whose native language is not English must achieve aTOEFL score of 560 or more.

3. Provide three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readinessfor graduate study. The letters should be sent to the department.

4. In exceptional cases, students may be admitted conditionally. Such students must earn a 3.0 on thefirst nine (9) semester hours of course work numbered 500 or above or on all course work takenwhile completing this nine (9) hour requirement in order to qualify for regular admission.

5. Students may be required to take some pre-requisite courses in geography and/or business.6. Statement of purpose and goals; portfolio and resume.

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Curriculum Requirements:1. Successful completion of a minimum of thirty (30) hours in graduate level courses as follows:

a. Twenty-four (24) hours with the prefix ED, at least eighteen (18) of which must be 700 level.Required courses include: ED 741, 761 (at least 2 hours), and 764 or 765.

b. Demonstrated proficiency (through course work and/or the comprehensive exam) in economic development research, finance, agency management and promotion, equivalent to ED 701, 722, 724, 725, 743, 747, and 748.

c. At least four (4) hours of Apprenticeship (ED 791).2. Successful completion of a comprehensive written and/or oral examination.3. Completion of one of two curriculum options as follows:

a. Thesis option1) ED 698 (3 hours)2) Acceptance of valid thesis topic3) Formation of thesis committee prior to last semester of study

b. Non-Thesis option1) ED 789 (3 hours)

4. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.



Ph.D. Program in International DevelopmentMark M. Miller, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5051(601) 266-6519Fax (601) 266-6219

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for new careers in economic developmentpractice, private-sector business and industry, import-export trade, government service, non-governmental organizations, and higher education. This program is also intended to serveprofessionals already engaged in such careers, to enhance their credentials, broaden their horizons,and sharpen their perspectives. In both cases, the program is intended to provide an active andproductive learning experience that reflects a collegial relationship among a diverse body ofstudents, as well as between faculty members and professional caliber students.

Admission Requirements:

Applications for admission to the program will be accepted at any time, for possible admission atany point in the academic calendar. Students will be selected for admission to the program andfinancial support based on the following criteria:

1. Written statement of (1) purpose for study and (2) proposed program of research2. Personal interview (in person, or by telephone as necessary) with program director, Dean of the

College of International and Continuing Education, or other associated faculty member3. Master’s degree in the social sciences or business (or by petition on behalf of a master’s degree in

another field), with a 3.5 GPA.4. Demonstration, by transcript or by petition, of basic core competencies in the following areas:

a. Economics, micro and macrob. Statisticsc. Computer applicationsd. Foreign language (at least beginning level)e. Area study of an international region, in disciplines such as geography, political science, urbanand regional planning, anthropology, or historyf. Professional or international experience

5. Satisfactory scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate RecordExaminations.

6. Three letters of reference, reflecting academic and professional endorsements, from personsqualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. Letters should be sent to thedepartment.

7. For non-native English speakers, a satisfactory score on the TOEFL examination (currently a scoreof 550 is typical for USM graduate programs) and a demonstration of verbal communication skillsthrough an examination administered by the USM English Language Institute.

Curriculum Requirements:1. Successful completion of a minimum of sixty-six (66) semester hours in graduate level courses

with a 3.0 GPA as follows:Hours

Theory and Practice ........................................................................................................................................5Current Issues..................................................................................................................................................5Research Methods ...........................................................................................................................................8Field Research.................................................................................................................................................4Grantsmanship ................................................................................................................................................3Geotechniques .................................................................................................................................................3Practicum ........................................................................................................................................................8Colloquium......................................................................................................................................................6Finance ............................................................................................................................................................3Electives ..........................................................................................................................................................9Dissertation ...................................................................................................................................................12

Minimum: 662. Successful completion of a qualifying exam.3. Submission of a professional quality grant application and research paper.4. Successful completion of written and oral comprehensive exams.5. Successful completion of an oral dissertation defense.

Research Tool(s)

The research tool requirement will be met by

1. Demonstration of international competency through one of the following: oral language exam,approved international field experience, or by petition; and

2. Demonstration of statistical proficiency, through one of the following: transcript, written exam, orby petition.



Department of GeographyClifton Dixon, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5051(601) 266-4729FAX (601) 266-6219Dixon, McKee, Panton, Wales, Williams

The Master of Science program in Geography is designed to prepare students for further graduatestudy and/or for employment in either the public or private sectors in such areas as GIStechnologies, planning, area development, law, or teaching.

Admission Requirements1. Have a 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average over the last two years of the student’s undergraduate

studies.2. Submission of GRE scores. Students whose native language is not English must achieve a TOEFL

score of 560 or more.3. Provide two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness

for graduate study. The letters should be sent to the department.4. In exceptional cases, students may be admitted conditionally. Such students must earn a 3.0 on the

first nine (9) semester hours of course work numbered 500 or above or on all course work takenwhile completing this nine (9) hour requirement in order to qualify for regular admission.

5. Students with a non-geography undergraduate degree will be required to take pre-requisite coursesin geography.


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eighteen (18) hours of work in courses at the 600-level. With the approval of the major professor,the student has an option of taking (outside the department) up to twelve (12) semester hours ofcognate courses within the minimum hourly requirements. Courses prefixed with GHY, ED, orPLG may be used in any combination to satisfy the minimum required hours.

2. GHY 610 and 680. These courses are required of all students.3. Demonstrated proficiency in cartography and statistical/quantitative methods. Proficiency is

generally established (on an individual basis) by evidence of satisfactory completion of coursework in these areas sometime in a student’s academic career, at either the graduate orundergraduate level.

4. Students have the option of preparing a thesis or a paper of professional quality. The thesis willconfer six (6) semester hours credit to be counted as part of the total minimum hourly requirementfor the degree. The paper, which will normally be the end product of work begun in a seminar, willconfer no credit hours toward the minimum required for the degree.

5. An oral examination on the student’s academic program is required. Students writing a thesis willtake an oral defense of the thesis. Students choosing the option of preparing a paper of professionalquality will have the paper reviewed by the department faculty and will present it orally before thecombined faculty.

6. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Center for International EducationBox 10047Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0047U.S.A.(601) 266-4344FAX (601) 266-5699

The Center for International Education administers all programs bringing international students toUSM and coordinates all programs sending USM students abroad for academic credit. In addition,the Center strives to promote a spirit of internationalism on the USM campuses; to assist academicdepartments in the internationalization of curriculum; to encourage student, faculty, and librarydevelopment in the international sphere; and to assist business and government in projects of aninternational nature. The Center is comprised of three components: the English Language Institute,the Office of International Student Affairs, and the Office of International Programs.

English Language InstituteAudrey D. Blackwell, DirectorBox 5065Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5065U.S.A.(601) 266-4337FAX (601) 266-5723e-mail: [email protected]: www-dept.usm.edu/~cice/eli

The English Language Institute (ELI) delivers quality intensive English instruction for internationalstudents. The program, which accommodates students from beginning to advanced languageproficiency, is administered by a professional, experienced faculty dedicated to providing ESLinstruction via proven methodology.

The ELI fosters cross-cultural awareness within the university and the community by offering ELIstudents opportunities of interaction with native English speakers both on and off campus. Foundedin 1947, it is among the oldest language institutes in the United States and is authorized underFederal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

International students accepted to the Graduate School of the University and those planning to applyfor admission to the Graduate School often sharpen their language skills at the English LanguageInstitute. For further information, contact the Director of the English Language Institute at theabove address.

Office of International ProgramsSusan Steen, DirectorBox 10047Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0047U.S.A.(601) 266-4344 or 266-5147FAX (601) 266-5699e-mail: [email protected]

The Office of International Programs administers a variety of programs providing USM studentsboth long-term and short-term opportunities to study abroad for academic credit. Short-termprograms offering regular USM academic credit include the following:

The British Studies Program, a summer term in London in which USM functions as the academicand logistical linchpin for a consortium comprised of The University of Memphis, HindsCommunity College, Midwestern State University, Texas A&M University–Commerce, TheUniversity of Louisiana–Monroe, Southeastern Louisiana University, Mississippi College,Henderson State University, and Methodist College.

The Austrian Studies Program in Vienna, AustriaThe Australian Studies Program, Australia and New ZealandThe Caribbean Studies Program in JamaicaThe Contemporary French Culture and History ProgramThe French Photography ProgramThe Cuban Studies Program in Havana and Varadero, CubaThe Irish Studies ProgramThe Mexican Studies ProgramThe Scotland Theatre ExperienceThe Spanish Language Program in Cuernavaca, MexicoThe Spanish Language Program in Madrid and Nerja, Spain

Spain: Business and Language Program

Other academic study abroad programs coordinated by this office are

Semester- and year-abroad exchanges:

Ecole Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur, FranceExeter University, England Universite de Perpignan, FranceKeele University, Stoke-on-Trent, EnglandMacquarie University, Sydney, AustraliaUniversity of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, SpainUniversity of Bonn, GermanyUniversity of Victoria, CanadaUniversity of Wales, SwanseaUniversity of the Yucatán, Merida, Mexico

A student practice teaching program in England for education majorsA summer internship program in Britain coordinated by the University of Wales, Swansea

Semester Programs:

European Semester in Pontlevoy, FranceEuropean Semester in Cologne, Germany

Foreign Language Programs Abroad:

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Office of International Student AffairsBarbara Whitt Jackson, DirectorBox 5151Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5151U.S.A.(601) 266-4841FAX (601) 266-5839website: www.isa.usm.edue-mail: [email protected]

The Office of International Student Affairs (ISA) coordinates all facets of international admissionsand student services. The ISA provides counseling on immigration regulations, personal matters,culture shock and adjustment, as well as some academic counseling in conjunction with the variousdepartments. The Office processes all international applications, evaluates foreign academiccredentials and issues the appropriate immigration documents for the non-immigrant foreignstudent. Multi-cultural programming for the international students and the community is alsocoordinated by the ISA.

The ISA Office disseminates USM information to foreign schools, U.S. embassies and consulatesabroad, and non-profit international organizations such as the Institute for International Education.

This office also provides information to and immigration documents for research scholars invited byvarious USM departments to participate in limited research opportunities.

For further information, write to the Director of the Office of International Student Affairs at theabove address.

The University enrolls graduate students from outside the United States. Assistance in academicand non-academic matters before and during the international student’s stay at the University isprovided by the Office of International Student Affairs.

English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose native language is other than English mustpresent the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Exceptions may bemade if the applicant has earned a degree at an accredited US college or university. TOEFLrequirements vary from program to program, ranging from 525 to 590 (paper-based) or 197 to 213(computer-based). See Admission Requirements for international students under the departmentlistings for specific TOEFL requirements.

Admission Requirements: Graduate test scores (GRE or GMAT depending on department) arealso required. Official transcripts with degrees posted must be submitted for each school attended.See front section of Bulletin for GPA requirements.

At least three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readinessfor graduate study are required; however, some departments/schools may require more (see specificdepartment). Many departments require other application materials such as statement of purpose,writing sample so check the department for specific requirements.

Financial Resources: In order to meet requirements for entry into the United States for study,applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to meet expected costs of their entireeducational program. Applicants must provide documented evidence of their financial resources foruniversity study since USM has no special fund for financial assistance to international students.

Admission Procedure:

1. Write to the Office of International Student Affairs for information and application forms to theUniversity’s graduate program.

2. Complete the forms properly and return with a $25.00 processing fee to the address above. Theapplication and supporting documents must be received no later than two (2) months prior to theregistration date desired.

3. Have all official transcripts and diplomas from all former institutions attended sent to the Office ofInternational Student Affairs. Please note unauthorized photo copies are NOT acceptable.Transcripts should be in native language with certified English translation.

4. Have all appropriate official test scores sent to the Office of International Student Affairs.5. Have all letters of recommendation sent to the Office of International Student Affairs.

A Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (Form IAP-66 for a J-1 visa) or a Certificateof Eligibility for Student Status (Form I-20 for an F-1 visa) is issued only to those applicants whohave been officially admitted to the University.


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Continuing Education and Distributed LearningSue Pace, DirectorBox 5055Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5055(601) 266-4210e-mail: [email protected]

Continuing Education functions to complement The University of Southern Mississippi’s overallmission of teaching, research and service. By serving as liaison between the University and thecommunity at large, the Department extends access to the educational programs of the institutionthrough multiple delivery systems, to individuals at various stages of their lives and careers forintellectual, professional, social and cultural advancement.

Continuing Education acts in partnership with the academic colleges to link faculty expertise andresources with the needs of the University’s clients and constituencies. In this role, ContinuingEducation serves as an agent for opportunity, innovation and quality.

The Department of Continuing Education and Distributed Learning accomplishes its mission bydistributing educational opportunities in settings and formats that broaden the University’straditional modes of delivery.

Credit and Distributed Education The Office of Credit Programming and Distributed Educationhas the responsibility of coordinating and administering all credit intensive, weekend, intersessionand extension courses. Included, too, are courses available on the Internet and select courses usingcompressed interactive video. Courses offered through this office are the result of collaborativerelationships with the University’s academic departments. In addition, academic courses may bearranged in a format and location to meet the specific needs of governmental, business, industrialand educational groups.

All students taking graduate courses must submit an application to the Graduate School. Applicationforms are available in the Graduate School, McCain Library, room 205, and on the web:www.usm.edu/~gradsch.

Independent Study: Through independent study (correspondence), a student may earn up tothirty-two hours of undergraduate university credit or one complete unit of high school credit.Independent study allows the student to earn credit through the advantages of home study. Thesecourses are particularly suited to the needs of the student who is unable to attend the University on aregular schedule.

Marketing and Professional Development: The Office of Marketing and ProfessionalDevelopment is responsible for a diversity of programming that serves to address the educationalneeds of the community. Through market research and awareness efforts, this office seeks toidentify the educational needs of professionals, paraprofessionals, and those making career changes.This office coordinates and administers the logistical details for conferences, institutes, workshops,and training programs whether on site or via the Internet. Additionally, this office providesconvention and annual meeting coordination assistance to professional associations, fraternalorganizations, and other education groups. The Listener’s License Program administered throughthis office enables individuals to utilize University resources by observation within the academicclass setting on a non-participating basis. This office also oversees the approval and awarding ofContinuing Education Units (CEU) offered by the University. The CEU is a nationally recognizedunit of measure for non-credit continuing education programs. It is designed to document learningexperiences that are valid in their own right, but differ from experiences for which academic creditsare traditionally awarded.

Institute for Learning in Retirement: The Institute for Learning in Retirement is an association ofactive women and men, 50 years of age or older, who seek to explore stimulating learningexperiences while developing new friendships.

In the world of change and complexity, the Institute brings insight and perspective to interested –and interesting – adults who wish to pursue activities of the mind in an informal and supportiveenvironment.

The Institute’s program recognizes that a growing number of adults are adventuresome, active andintellectually curious. The cornerstone is peer-learning and shared responsibility. The strength ofthe program is that it is self-directed and run for and by the members. It draws on members’ talentsand experiences as instructors, facilitators and leaders.


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Master’s LevelAnthropology and Sociology

Anthropology Master of ArtsMaster of Science

Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice Master of Arts

Master of ScienceJuvenile Justice Emphasis

EnglishEnglish Master of Arts

Creative Writing EmphasisLiterature EmphasisRhetoric and Composition Emphasis

Foreign Languages and Literatures

Foreign Languages Master of Arts in theTeaching of Languages

French EmphasisSpanish EmphasisTeaching English to Speakers of

Other Languages (TESOL) Emphasis

HistoryHistory Master of Arts

Master of ScienceAsian History EmphasisEuropean History EmphasisInternational Studies EmphasisLatin American History EmphasisMilitary History EmphasisUnited States History Emphasis

Library and Information ScienceLibrary and Information Science Master of Library and

Information ScienceMass Communication and Journalism

Communication Master of ArtsMass Communication Emphasis Master of Science

Public Relations Master of Science

Philosophy and ReligionPhilosophy Master of Arts

Political SciencePolitical Science Master of Arts

Master of SciencePublic Law and Administration Emphasis (MS)

Comparative and International Politics Emphasis (MS)


Speech and Hearing SciencesSpeech and Hearing Sciences Master of Arts

Audiology Emphasis Master of ScienceSpeech-Language Pathology Emphasis

Education of the Deaf EmphasisSpeech Communication

Communication Master of ArtsSpeech Communication Emphasis Master of Science

Specialist’s LevelSchool of Library and Information Science

Library and Information Science Specialist in Libraryand Information Science

Doctoral LevelCriminal Justice

Administration of Justice Doctor of Philosophy

EnglishEnglish Doctor of Philosophy

Creative Writing EmphasisLiterature EmphasisRhetoric and Composition Emphasis

HistoryHistory Doctor of Philosophy

European History Since 1789 EmphasisHistory of the Americas EmphasisU.S. History Emphasis

Journalism Doctor of PhilosopyhMass Communication.......Mass communicatin Emphasis

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College of Liberal ArtsGlenn T. Harper, DeanStanley R. Hauer, Associate DeanHattiesburg, MS 39406-5004(601) 266-4315

The College of Liberal Arts offers the Doctor of Philosophy, the Master of Library and InformationScience, the Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages, the Master of Arts, and the Master ofScience degrees as outlined on the previous pages.

With the approval of the major professor and the chair of the major department, the student maychoose a graduate minor in a cognate field.

Various departments of the College of Liberal Arts also participate with the College of Educationand Psychology in programs leading to the Master of Education degree.

For general academic requirements and regulations governing each of these degree programs, seethe section on Academic Requirements. For specific degree requirements, consult the appropriatedepartment.

Department of Anthropology and SociologyH. Edwin Jackson, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5074(601) 266-4306Chasteen, Danforth, Flanagan, Glamser, Hunt, Jackson, Kaufmann, Kinnell, Turner*,Walton*, Young


The Department of Anthropology and Sociology offers graduate work leading to the master’s degree inanthropology and a minor in the master’s and doctor’s degree programs of other departments.

Master’s Program in AnthropologyThe Department of Anthropology and Sociology offers programs within the College of Liberal Artsleading to the Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Anthropology.

General academic and admission requirements for all graduate degrees are set forth in anothersection of this Bulletin. The Anthropology Graduate Admissions Committee will review thefollowing materials in determining an applicant’s eligibility for admission as a regular student in theprogram: (1) Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academicbackground and qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study should be sent to thedepartment; (2) A statement of purpose which describes the applicant’s reasons for wishing topursue a graduate degree in anthropology and the subfield of specialization which he/she intends topursue; (3) Undergraduate transcript (successful applicants in the past have had an undergraduateGPA of 2.75 or above on the last 60 hours); and (4) Official GRE scores. Students who fail to meetthe entrance criteria on one of the four dimensions but who show considerable promise based on theother criteria will be considered for conditional admission. Members of all underrepresented groupsare strongly encouraged to apply.


Master of Arts and Master of ScienceA minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours, eighteen (18) of which must be earned at the 600level or above; and completion of four seminars in anthropology (ANT 621, 631, 641, 651) with a3.0 GPA in these courses. No more than six (6) hours of field methods courses (ANT 516, 536) andno more than nine (9) hours of independent study courses (ANT 692, 792) will be applied towardthe degree. Also required is proficiency in one foreign language for the Master of Arts degree orquantitative research methods for the Master of Science degree; successful completion of acomprehensive examination; and submission of an approved thesis. A 3.0 GPA is required forgraduation.

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The Department of Anthropology and Sociology also offers a graduate minor in Sociology forstudents in the master’s and doctor’s degree programs of other departments.

Dual Masters’ Degrees Program in Anthropology and HistoryDescription of Program:

This program, leading to Master’s degrees in anthropology and history, emphasizes applied aspectsof cultural and heritage studies to prepare graduates to work in public settings such as museums,archives, historic preservation, oral history programs, or in government or private sector heritageresource management.

Student must apply and be accepted by both Master’s programs. Students pursue the two degreessimultaneously, and neither degree is awarded until the entire program is completed. Students whowithdraw from the dual Master’s programs in favor of one of the two disciplines will be bound bythe degree requirement of that discipline.A. Course Work:

AnthropologyI. Required

ANT 621 Seminar in Ethnology (3 hours)ANT 631 Seminar in Archaeology (3 hours)ANT 641 Seminar in Physical Anthropology (3 hours)ANT 651 Seminar in Linguistics (3 hours)ANT 437 Heritage Resources and Public Policy (3 hours)ANT 691 Internship (6 hours)ANT 698 Thesis (3 hours)

II. Electives (6 hours)

ANT 526 American FolkloreANT 533 Prehistory of the Southeastern U.S.ANT 534 Historical Archaeology

HistoryI. Required

HIS 710 (3 hours) Philosophy and Methods of HistoryHIS 711 (3 hours) Research Seminar in American HistoryHIS 698 (3 hours) ThesisHIS 695 (6 hours) Internship in Public History

II. Choose One (3 hours)

HIS 725 Interpretations and Themes in American History to 1865HIS 726 Interpretations and Themes in American History since 1865

III. History Electives (6-9 hours)

History or Anthropology

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ANT 605/HIS 605 Presenting Heritage I (3 hours)ANT 606/HIS 606 Presenting Heritage II (3 hours)

B. Comprehensive Examination in Anthropology

C. Comprehensive Examination in History

D. Proficiency in one foreign language (Master of Arts) or Quantitative Methods (Master of Science)

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Students must apply and be accepted to both Master’s programs. Students pursue the two degreessimultaneously and neither degree is awarded until the entire program is completed. Students whowithdraw from the dual Master’s program in favor of one of the two disciplines will be bound bythe degree requirements of that discipline. In the event that either one of the two programs shouldchange their M.A. requirements, incoming students will be held to the new requirement(s) andcurrently enrolled students will be “grandfathered.” Students must gain approval for their thesistopics from both programs. The successful thesis must also be approved by both programs. Thismeans that students must have a thesis committee on which faculty from both programs serve.

A. Coursework:

1. Required: A total of 60 hours (30 hours each) in LIS and ANT (not including Graduate Schoolmandated Foreign Language/Quantitative research requirements). Students must take 18 hours atthe 600 level in each program.

a. Library Science (24 hours)LIS 501 Introduction to Reference Resources and ServicesLIS 505 Cataloging and ClassificationLIS 511 Development of Library CollectionsLIS 605 Library ManagementLIS 636 The Library in American SocietyLIS 651 Introduction to Information ScienceLIS 666 Social Science ResourcesLIS 691 Thesis (3 credits)

b. Anthropology (12-15 hours)(a minimum of 3 of the following 4 seminars)Students must take the seminar in their subfield of specialization.ANT 621 Seminar in EthnologyANT 631 Seminar in ArchaeologyANT 641 Seminar in Physical AnthropologyANT 651 Seminar in Linguistic AnthropologyANT 698 Thesis (3 hours)

2. Electives

a. Library Science (6 hours)LIS 533 History of the BookLIS 646 Special Collections and ArchivesLIS 647 Introduction to Archival AdministrationLIS 679 Preservation of Documentary Materials

b. Anthropology (15-18 hours)*No more than 6 hours of field methods courses (ANT 516 and 536); no more than 9 hours ofindependent study (ANT 692/792)

*Number of Anthropology hours must total 30.

3. Proficiency in one foreign language (see graduate Bulletin) or two semesters (6 hours) ofgraduate level quantitative research methods. (0-9 hours)

a. a comprehensive exam in Library and Information Scienceb. a comprehensive exam in Anthropologyc. a thesis

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Department of Criminal JusticeStephen L. Mallory, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5127(601) 266-4509Burdick*, Byxbe*, Cabana, Funchess*, Hunt, Mallory, Nored, Payne, Roberts, Smith, Taylor, Thompson


The Department of Criminal Justice offers courses leading to a Master of Arts degree, a Master ofScience degree, a Doctor of Philosophy degree, and a graduate minor in the master’s and doctoraldegree programs of other departments.

Graduate Degree ProgramsMaster of Arts DegreeThe Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice consists of a minimum of thirty-three (33) hours ofcriminal justice course work, or a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of criminal justice coursework with nine (9) hours of additional course work in an approved minor (with 18 hours of 600level or higher). Either sequence also requires six (6) hours of CJ 698, Thesis, for a total of thirty-nine (39) hours. The Master of Arts degree program is divided into the emphasis areas noted below.CJ 520 and CJ 625 are required in both emphasis areas. A student will be required normally toselect a minimum of four courses from one group and a minimum of one course from each of twoother groups in order to gain an appreciation of the interaction of criminal justice systemcomponents. A foreign language competency is required. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Master of Science DegreeThe Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice consists of a minimum of thirty-nine (39) hours ofcriminal justice course work, or a minimum of thirty (30) hours of criminal justice course work withnine (9) hours of additional course work in an approved minor area, plus successful completion of awritten comprehensive examination (with 18 hours at the 600 level or higher). The degree isdesigned to provide specialization in a designated emphasis area to meet professional needs. CJ 520and CJ 625 are required in each emphasis area.

General Requirements for Admission to the Master’s Degrees(A) Admission decisions are based on a balancing of a variety of factors. These include scores on the

verbal, quantitative, and analytical portions of the Graduate Record Examination’s General Testand undergraduate grade point average, both overall and in criminal justice and evidence of relatedfield training and work experience. In addition, applicants are to submit for consideration threeletters of recommendation from members of their undergraduate faculty and to have such facultymembers forward examples of written work which they are able to identify as original work by theapplicant submitted in their courses. The letters should be sent to the department.

(B) Applicants granted regular admission who have an undergraduate major in Criminal Justice,including non-degree graduate students, must have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 overalland in their criminal justice courses.

(C) Applicants may be granted conditional admission in cases where other than grade point averagesindicate. In these cases the department may, at its discretion, grant conditional admission toundergraduate criminal justice majors and non-degree graduate students in criminal justice with aGPA of less than 3.0 but more than 2.75 overall and in criminal justice courses.

(D) Applicants who are not criminal justice undergraduate majors, who meet all other criteria, may begranted conditional admission if the department is satisfied that their grade point average overalland in their particular major indicates the potential to perform acceptably in the program. Studentsshould see the appropriate graduate adviser for requirements to achieve regular admission.

(E) All prospective students with other than a criminal justice undergraduate major or strongprofessional training in criminal justice will be admitted conditionally until after completion oftwelve (12) hours of undergraduate criminal justice courses with a B or better in each course.These course hours are CJ 325, CJ 330, CJ 352 and either CJ 341 or CJ 360. All such supplementalundergraduate work must be completed prior to beginning graduate course work.


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(F) Students from all underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

(G). Continuous Enrollment.

Required courses are listed below. Duplicated work is not permitted, however, except with specialpermission, a student may not take for graduate credit a similar course for which the student earlierreceived undergraduate credit of B or better.

I. Criminal JusticeCJ 520 CJ 582 CJ 560 CJ 550 PS 571CJ 533 CJ 600 CJ 625 CJ 530 CJ 535

II. Juvenile JusticeCJ 520 CJ 561 CJ 660 PSY 532 PSY 614CJ 550 CJ 571 CJ 535 PSY 523 PSY 738CJ 563 CJ 625 CJ 582 PSY 533CJ 560 CJ 650 CJ 600 PSY 612

Selection of the Juvenile Justice specialty entails completion of forty-eight (48) hours of coursework in order to comply with state policy and federal court orders governing state employees of theDepartment of Youth Services. An included minor of eighteen (18) hours of course work is requiredin psychology, counseling psychology, or social work.

Doctor of Philosophy DegreeThe Doctorate in Administration of Justice is designed to prepare students for productive careers asteachers and practitioners of justice administration and research. This Ph.D. degree is normallytaken after a student has earned a master’s degree, but exceptional students who have earned only abaccalaureate degree are admitted at the discretion of the Doctoral Admissions Committee; and inboth cases applicants must meet all University and departmental requirements for regular admission.

General requirements for admission

The Doctoral Admissions Committee consults a wide range of criteria, including scores on theGRE, grade point averages, letters of recommendation, experience in justice administration andrelated fields, the nature of proposed dissertation topics, and - in the case of applicants whose nativelanguage is not English - a score on the TOEFL examination indicating a high level of proficiencyin English language. Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess theapplicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department.

General degree requirements include:

1. A minimum of eighty-four (84) semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree or fifty-four (54)semester hours beyond the master’s degree, with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hourscompleted in specified 600 - and 700 - level course work in Administration of Justice (AJ) and theremainder in approved cognates. A minimum grade of B is required in each course creditedtoward the degree.

2. A qualifying examination.

3. Research Tool(s). A combination of course work which may include proficiency in a foreignlanguage, statistics, or computer science as determined by the department.

4. A written comprehensive examination.

5. Presentation and oral defense of dissertation.

6. Residency. Students must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin.

7. Continuous Enrollment

Precise details of the standards for admission and of curricular matters are available from theDirector of Doctoral Studies in the Criminal Justice Department.

Graduate Minor in Criminal JusticeThe graduate minor in Criminal Justice consists of at least nine (9) hours of graduate course workfor the Master’s and twelve (12) hours for the doctorate, at least six (6) hours of which must be


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taken at the University of Southern Mississippi for either master’s or doctorate. Approval of theminor and the courses is at the discretion of the major adviser.

Department of EnglishMichael N. Salda, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5037(601) 266-4319Abbenyi, Ashton-Jones, Ball, Barron, F. Barthelme, S. Barthelme, Berry, Boyd*, Ezell*, Harris, Harvey,Hauer, Herzinger, Kolin, Kuskin, Langstraat, Lares, Lindquist, Malone, Mays, Polk, Richardson, Robison,Ryan, Salda, Sciolino, Stringer, Villeponteaux, Wallace, K. Watson, W. Watson, Weinauer, Wheeler*Associate Graduate Faculty

The Department of English offers programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Artsdegrees. Within the framework of these degree programs, students may specialize in English orAmerican Literature, in Creative Writing, or in Composition/Rhetoric.

General academic and admission requirements for all graduate degrees are set forth in the frontsection of this Bulletin and general departmental requirements are listed below. Specificrequirements for the various specializations (e.g., Creative Writing, etc.) are described ininformation sheets available from the Department of English, Box 5037. Students interested inapplying for assistantships should contact the Department of English.

The Master of ArtsDepartmental criteria for admission include the GRE, GPA, and letters of recommendation.Successful applicants for regular admission to the M.A. program usually have a GPA of 3.5 orhigher in undergraduate English courses. Letters of recommendation should be from personsqualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department.Conditional admission is sometimes possible for applicants who do not meet all the criteria forregular admission. Members of all under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.Requirements for the Master of Arts degree include the following:*

1. A minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of graduate credit including at least twelve (12) hours in an emphasis area such as English Literature, American Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, orCreative Writing. A minimum of eighteen of the thirty hours must be taken at the 600-level or above with six in the emphasis area; however, English 714 and 791 may not be used to satisfythis requirement. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

2. ENG 506 (with approval, another linguistics course may be substituted) and ENG 640 are required for candidates in Literature and Composition and Rhetoric.

3. Foreign Language proficiency. (See the appropriate section of the Bulletin.)4. Thesis (six hours credit).5. A comprehensive oral examination on the thesis and the related emphasis area.6. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

*Candidates desiring AA certification must include, in addition, REF 601 and REF 607.

The Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy degree offered by the Department of English is designed to preparestudents for careers as scholars and teachers. This degree is taken after the candidate has earned anappropriate master’s degree and has met all University and departmental admission requirements.The department has several criteria for admission, including the GRE, letters of recommendation,and GPA. Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess the applicant’sreadiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department. Successful applicants for regularadmission to the Ph.D. program must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in master’s coursework.Conditional admission is sometimes possible for applicants who do not meet all the criteria forregular admission. Members of all under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.Other departmental requirements follow.*

1. A minimum of fifty-four (54) semester hours beyond the master’s degree including courses in bibliography and methods and literary criticism. No more than 6 hours at the 500 level can count toward the degree. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

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3. Research Tool(s). Proficiency in two foreign languages or one foreign language and twelve graduatehours in an approved area other than English. Details are available from the English department.

4. A written comprehensive examination.5. Presentation and oral defense of dissertation.6. Residency. Students must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin. 7. Continuous Enrollment Requirements.

*Precise details of the doctoral program and admission procedures are available from theDepartment of English.

Department of Foreign Languages and LiteraturesRafael Sánchez-Alonso, Chair Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5038 (601) 266-4964 Anglin*, Barrau*, Bransdorfer*, Brooks*, Broome*, Burnett, Clark, Dassier, Dow*, Escobar, Esparragoza-Scott*, Fonder-Solano, Fountain*, Fuhriman*, Gillespie, Graham*, Gynan*, Heusinkveld*, Mathews*,Medina*, Odom, Powell, Rueda-Garcia*, Sánchez*, Sánchez-Alonso, Stokes*, Unnold, Valencia*


The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a program leading to the Master ofArts in the Teaching of Languages (MATL) degree. Within the MATL, students usually concentrateon one of three emphasis areas: French, Spanish, or Teaching English to Speakers of OtherLanguages (TESOL). The focus of the MATL is on developing and enhancing the knowledge andskills in language, language acquisition, and language instruction that are essential for both effectiveteaching and successful learning. The MATL is offered year-round, with the option of completingthe program through Summer Only registration. For more information on the MATL, pleaseconsult http://www.matl.usm.edu.

The MATL, with extensions in France, Mexico, and Spain, brings together foreign languageteachers and teachers-to-be from all parts of the United States and from several countries to sharetheir experiences and significantly enhance their professional and academic training in an enriching,multicultural environment. More than 30 professors from The University of Southern Mississippiand from other universities in the USA and abroad contribute their expertise through interactive,application-oriented instruction in the MATL program.

MATL Philosophy

The Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages is a unique program of professional preparationspecifically designed to meet the needs of teachers from elementary and secondary educationthrough the junior and community college levels. The MATL is not a literature degree; instead ourpurpose is to provide students with courses that meet their needs as foreign language teachers.Designed to integrate theory and practice, the MATL program focuses on the enhancement oflanguage teaching skills and knowledge about language and language learning.

The MATL Program, with the addition of REF 601 and 607, meets the NCATE requirements forAA licensure for those holding a current Mississippi teaching license in French or Spanish (TheMATL is not designed for initial teacher certification or licensure). Applicants from other statesshould check with their respective state departments of education for specific requirementsconcerning certification or licensure. The department also offers a program of study for the ESLEndorsement to a current Mississippi teaching license in any area. Please contact the coordinator ofthe MATL Program for details.

Admission Requirements Members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply for admission to theMATL program. The following materials are reviewed in the admission process:

1. Official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).

2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate studies. Successful applicants inthe past have had undergraduate grade point averages over the last sixty hours of undergraduatestudy that range from 2.75 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale.


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3. For international students whose native language is not English, official scores on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Successful applicants in the past have had a totalTOEFL score of 220 or above, with no section score lower than 21.

4. Applicants to the Spanish and French emphases of the MATL should have an undergraduatedegree in the language or present evidence of equivalent language experience.

5. At least two letters of recommendation from professionals in the field qualified to assess thereadiness of the applicant for graduate work. The letters should be sent to the department.

See the “Academic Requirements” section of the Graduate Bulletin for other general requirements.Conditional admission may be considered for applicants who do not meet all the criteria but showpromise for success in graduate studies. The requirements for a change to regular admission will bestated at the time of acceptance into the program.

General Program Academic Requirements All students are expected to complete the following requirements:

1. A total of thirty-three (33) hours of graduate level courses, including eighteen (18) hours in courses numbered 600 or above. At least six (6) credit hours of emphasis course work must be completed on site in Hattiesburg, or at USM-directed sessions in Mexico, spain, or France. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

2. FL 561, FL 663, FL 664, and FL 6653. A practicum tailored to the teaching experience of each student (FL 694). 4. For students in the TESOL emphasis, a minimum of 9 hours of courses with a TSL prefix,

including the required TSL 612. 5. For students in the Spanish or French emphasis areas, a minimum of 15 hours of graduate-level

courses in the specific language. 6. A language proficiency requirement, as determined by departmental policy, within the specific

emphasis area. In addition, students in the TESOL emphasis whose first language is English must also meet a foreign language requirement by completing nine (9) hours of undergraduate conversational foreign language study (i.e., through USM 201 level) or equivalent with an average of “B” or better.

7. Comprehensive examination which consists of a successful defense of a portfolio.8. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

All students are required to prepare an individualized Program Plan with an adviser.

Department of HistoryCharles C. Bolton, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5047(601) 266-4333Austin, Barnett, Bolton, Bond, Chambers, Clark, Drummond, Guice*, Harper, Jensen, Justice, Kyriakoudes,Mackaman, McCarty*, McMillen*, Nelson, Nuwer, O’Brien, O’Neil, Polushin, Scarborough, Smith, Spruill,Wiest


The Department of History participates in programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Masterof Science, and Doctor of Philosophy.

General RegulationsThe student is held responsible for following all graduate regulations. The student’s major professorwill help in any way possible, but the student is expected to know what is required and to take fullresponsibility. General academic and admission requirements for all graduate degrees are set forthin another section of this Bulletin, and general departmental requirements are listed below.

Master’s ProgramsAdmission Requirements:For admission to the master’s program, the department requires a 3.0 minimum grade point averageon the last two years of undergraduate study, GRE general test scores, transcripts, three letters of


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recommendation, a statement of career objectives (250 to 500 words), and an example of writtenwork (up to 20 pages). Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess theapplicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department. Normally, applicantswill have taken a variety of upper-division history courses.

Students with perceived academic deficiencies may be admitted conditionally. To remove theconditional status, students must meet Graduate School requirements, which are described in theAdmission Requirements section of the Bulletin, and they must satisfy all additional requirementsstipulated by the Chair and Director of Graduate Studies.

In addition to the Graduate School criteria for regular admission, students whose native language isnot English must score at least 550 on the TOEFL Examination. The department presumes thatapplicants who have fulfilled these requirements possess an adequate knowledge of English. If,upon their arrival at the University it is determined that they do not possess an adequate commandof English, the department reserves the right to require appropriate remedial courses.

Members of all under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Retention Policy

The Department of History has a retention policy more stringent than the general policy of thegraduate school. The department’s policy is published in its Handbook. Students should consult theHandbook for a description of the policy.

Master of ArtsAll students are expected to complete the following requirements:

1. A total of thirty (30) semester hours in history with twenty-one (21) hours in courses numberedover 600. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

2. HIS 710 at its first offering by the department.

3. HIS 725 and HIS 726 for those concentrating in U.S. History; HIS 720 and an additional seminarfor those in European History; HIS 781 and HIS 782 for those in Latin American History.

4. HIS 711 or HIS 712 depending on the emphasis area. Students whose major field is in LatinAmerican History will take HIS 711 unless otherwise advised by the Director of Graduate Studies.

5. A reading knowledge of one foreign language. Students in Latin American History must have areading knowledge of either Spanish or Portuguese.

6. A thesis which will confer six (6) hours credit within the minimum hourly requirements.

7. During the spring semester of the second year, the student will take a comprehensive writtenexamination.

8. A thesis defense is required.

9. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Master of ScienceAll students are expected to complete the following requirements:

1. A total of thirty (30) semester hours with twenty-one (21) hours in courses numbered above 600. A3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

2. HIS 710 at its first offering by the department.

3. HIS 725 and HIS 726 for those concentrating in U.S. History; HIS 720 and an additional seminarfor those in European History; HIS 781 and HIS 782 for those in Latin American History.

4. HIS 711 or HIS 712 depending on the emphasis area. Students whose major field is in LatinAmerican History will take HIS 711 unless otherwise advised by the Director of Graduate Studies.

5. A thesis (optional).

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Emphasis AreasThe Department of History offers the following areas of emphasis for the Master of Arts and Masterof Science degrees:

I. United States HistoryII. European History

III. Latin American HistoryIV. Asian History

On the comprehensive examination, all Master’s students must demonstrate proficiency in one primaryarea of emphasis and one secondary area. Two members of the examining committee will represent theprimary area, and one member will represent the secondary area. United States History, European History,and Latin American History may be selected as either primary or secondary areas. Asian History may beselected only as a secondary area. The nature and scope of the material to be included from each area willbe determined by the graduate committee.

The M.A. student should successfully complete fifteen (15) hours of course work in the primary areaand six (6) hours in the secondary area in addition to History 710 and the six hours of thesis work.

The M.A. thesis must be written in the primary emphasis area. A student may write a thesis in AsianHistory if permission to do so is granted by the department.

The M.S. student should take eighteen (18) hours of course work in the primary area and nine (9)hours in the secondary area in addition to History 710.

Students planning to pursue a doctoral degree must write a thesis and should enroll in the M.A.program.

Master of Arts or Master of Science, International Studies EmphasisThis program is intended for graduate students in history with an international studies orientation.Students must complete the following requirements:

1. Successful completion of thirty-six (36) semester hours with eighteen (18) hours in history andeighteen (18) in political science (18 hours must be 600 level or higher), as follows:a. Twelve (12) hours of core courses: HIS 710, HIS 720, HIS 725, HIS 726, HIS 781, or

HIS 782; PS 730; PS 731; and PS 750.b. The remainder of course work selected from the following: HIS 711 or 712, HIS 732,

HIS 733, HIS 734, HIS 736, HIS 740, HIS 745, HIS 772, HIS 774, PS 504, PS 508, PS 521, PS 531, PS 532, PS 535, PS 550, PS 551, PS 552, PS 556, PS 558, PS 585, PS 721, and PS 750.

c. With the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies, students may earn up to nine (9) hours in relevant 500-level history courses and may earn six (6) hours through study abroad programs.

2. Students seeking a Master of Arts degree must write and defend a thesis, which will confer six (6) hours of credit within the minimum hourly requirements.

3. A reading knowledge of one foreign language.4. The student’s graduate committee will consist of two members from the history department and

one member from the political science department..5. During the spring semester of the second year, the student will take a comprehensive written

examination.6. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.7. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Master of Arts or Master of Science, Military History EmphasisThis program is intended for graduate students in history with a military history orientation.Students must complete the following requirements:

1. Successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours (18 hours of 600 level or higher) as follows:a. Nine (9) hours of core courses: HIS 710, HIS 711 or HIS 712; HIS 720; HIS 725 and/or

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HIS 513, HIS 515, HIS 516, HIS 517, HIS 521, HIS 530, HIS 533, HIS 534, HIS 541, HIS 543, HIS 544, HIS 556, HIS 558, HIS 561, HIS 563, HIS 566, HIS 583, HIS 713, HIS 734, HIS 736, HIS 745, and HIS 782.

2. Students seeking a Master of Arts degree must write and defend a thesis, which will confer six (6) hours of credit within the minimum hourly requirements.

3. A reading knowledge of one foreign language.4. During the spring semester of the second year, the student will take a comprehensive written

examination. 5. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.6. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Dual Masters’ Degrees in History and Library and Information ScienceIn cooperation with the School of Library and Information Science, the Department of Historyoffers a combined program leading to two master’s degrees: Master in Library and InformationScience and Master of Arts in History. Students will pursue both degrees simultaneously, andneither degree will be awarded until the entire program is completed. Students who withdraw fromthe Dual Master’s program in favor of one of the two disciplines will be bound by the degreerequirements of that discipline. The combined program includes thirty (30) hours in library andinformation science and thirty (30) hours in history for a total of sixty (60) hours. Students in thecombined program must complete the following requirements:

1. Thirty (30) hours in library and information science (18 hours at the 600 level or above).2. Thirty (30) hours in history (18 hours at the 600 level or above).3. HIS 710 at its first offering by the department.4. HIS 720, HIS 725, HIS 726, HIS 781, or HIS 782.5. One of the following seminars: HIS 711, 712, 732, or 745.6. Six (6) hours of internship.7. A reading knowledge of one foreign language.8. A thesis which will confer six (6) hours credit, three in history and three in library and information

science. Thesis defense is required.9. A comprehensive written examination administered by a three-member committee representing

both disciplines and given after satisfactory completion of the course work.10. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.11. Continuous Enrollment Requirement

Students should refer to the Library and Information Science section of this Bulletin for further details.

Dual Masters’ Degrees in History and AnthropologyIn cooperation with the Department of Anthropology, the Department of History offers a combinedprogram leading to two master’s degrees: Master of Arts in Anthropology and Master of Arts inHistory. Students will pursue both degrees simultaneously, and neither degree will be awarded untilthe entire program is completed. Students who withdraw from the Dual Master’s program in favorof one of the two disciplines will be bound by the degree requirements of that discipline. Thecombined program includes thirty (30) hours in anthropology and thirty (30) hours in history for atotal of sixty (60) hours. Students in the combined program must complete the followingrequirements:

1. Thirty (30) hours in anthropology (18 hours at the 600 level or above).2. Thirty (30) hours in history (18 hours at the 600 level or above).3. HIS 710 at its first offering by the department.4. HIS 720, HIS 725, HIS 726, HIS 781, or HIS 782.5. One of the following seminars: HIS 711, 712, 732, or 745.6. Six (6) hours of internship.7. Three (3) or six (6) hours of the following: HIS 605, HIS 606.8. ANT 5379. A reading knowledge of one foreign language.10. A thesis which will confer six (6) hours credit, three in history and three in anthropology

Thesis defense is required.11. A comprehensive written examination administered by a three-member committee representing

both disciplines and given after satisfactory completion of the course work.

12. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.13. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Students should refer to the Anthropology section of this Bulletin for further details.

Doctoral ProgramAdmission RequirementsFor admission to the doctoral program, the department requires a minimum grade point average of3.5 on all graduate work, GRE general test scores, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, astatement of career objectives (500 to 1,000 words), and an example of written work (up to 20pages). Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess the applicant’sreadiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department or school. Normally, applicantswill have completed an M.A. in history and written a thesis. General requirements for admission canbe found in the Academic Requirements section of the Bulletin.

Exceptions to the above-listed requirements may be made. Students so accepted will be classified“conditional,” which is removed by achieving a 3.5 grade point average on twelve (12) hours ofcourse work during the first two semesters.

Members of all under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

A minimum of eighty-four (84) semester hours of course credit beyond the baccalaureate degree, whichincludes HIS 710, HIS 711 or HIS 712, HIS 720, historiography courses (HIS 725, HIS 726, HIS 781,HIS 782) relevant to the student’s major and minor fields, an additional 700-level course in the student’smajor area, two additional courses at the 600-level or higher, and twelve hours of Dissertation Research.All doctoral students will take a qualifying examination. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Retention Policy The Department of History has a retention policy more stringent than the general policy of thegraduate school. The department’s policy is published in its Handbook. Students should consult theHandbook for a description of the policy.

Major and Minor RequirementsThe department offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in U.S. History, in European History Since1789, and in History of the Americas. Candidates seeking a doctorate in U.S. History mustdemonstrate proficiency in U.S. History to 1877 and U.S. History Since 1877. In addition, they mustdevelop a minor field in Early Modern Europe, Europe 1789-1870, Europe Since 1870, LatinAmerican History to 1830, or Latin American History Since 1830. Doctoral candidates in U.S.History must also demonstrate proficiency in one of the fields not selected above or in a specializedfield such as Mexican or British History. For the second minor field, they may also develop anoutside minor of twelve (12) semester hours in one of the social sciences or humanities.

Candidates seeking a doctorate in European History must demonstrate proficiency in Europe 1789-1870 and Europe Since 1870. They must develop a minor field in U.S. History to 1877, U.S. HistorySince 1877, Latin American History to 1830, or Latin American History Since 1830. Doctoralcandidates in European History are also required to demonstrate proficiency in one of the fields notselected above, or a specialized field such as Mexican or Southern History. For the second minorfield, they may also develop an outside minor of twelve (12) semester hours in one of the socialsciences or humanities.

Candidates seeking a doctorate in History of the Americas must demonstrate proficiency in LatinAmerican History to 1830, Latin American History Since 1830, as well as U.S. History to 1877 orU.S. History Since 1877. Courses taken to fulfill these requirements must include HIS 513 or HIS573, HIS 725 or HIS 726, His 745, HIS 781, and HIS 782. Doctoral candidates in History of theAmericas must also demonstrate proficiency in one minor field appropriate to the subject of theirdissertation, which may be an outside minor of twelve (12) semester hours in one of the socialsciences or humanities.

Minor fields are selected after consultation with the candidate’s major professor and graduatecommittee.


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Qualifying ExamStudents are required to take a qualifying exam and should consult with the graduate coordinator.

Research Tool(s)Each prospective candidate for the doctoral degree must demonstrate proficiency in at least oneforeign language. Candidates in History of the Americas must demonstrate proficiency in Spanishor Portuguese. They may also demonstrate proficiency in an appropriate second language, or inconsultation with the Director of Graduate Studies and their major professor, they may develop aresearch tool, consisting of training in an appropriate discipline or research skill. Candidates in U.S.history must demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language, and they must demonstrateproficiency in a second language or develop a research tool. Candidates in European history mustdemonstrate a reading knowledge in two appropriate foreign languages.



Doctoral Committee:

The student’s program will be directed by a five-member graduate committee, consisting of threepersons from the major field and two from the minor fields. This committee will approve thedissertation prospectus and conduct the comprehensive examination, which will be administeredduring the third year of study. Additional details are available from the Department of History.

DissertationA dissertation is expected to be a mature and competent piece of writing, embodying the result ofsignificant and original research on a subject chosen by the candidate and approved by the majorprofessor and the graduate committee. Candidates in the History of the Americas are expected tochoose a dissertation topic that details both North American and Latin American perspectives andwhich requires multi-dimensional research. Upon completion and approval of the dissertation, thecandidate is expected to stand satisfactorily an examination on the dissertation and the field inwhich the dissertation lies.

School of Library and Information ScienceThomas D. Walker, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5146(601) 266-4228Chance, Greiner, Haynes, Norton, Rodriguez-Buckingham, Walker

The School of Library and Information Science offers a course of study leading to a Master ofLibrary and Information Science degree. Since the first master’s degree in library science wasawarded in 1965, the program has continued to grow and develop into a truly comprehensiveinstructional program for all students who plan to become professional librarians in public, school,academic, or special libraries. For the general University graduate student, the School offers avariety of course offerings for acquiring skill in the scholarly use of library resources as researchtools. Finally, the School performs a vital role in the continuing development and expansion oflibrary services at all levels in the state of Mississippi as well as providing continuing education forstate practicing librarians. The School provides various forms of instructional delivery in order toserve the entire state and students in other areas: face-to-face instruction, Internet-based courses,hybrid modes, and interactive video.

The graduate curriculum in library and information science provides instruction in the followingareas of librarianship: information science; reference; cataloging and classification; selection andacquisition; administration; bibliography; non-print media; history of the book, libraries, printingand publishing; and library programs for children and youth.

Providing prospective librarians with professional knowledge and skills for effective library service,however, is not the only objective of the School. The faculty believes that professional education

should also be concerned with fostering those attitudes and understandings which will help studentsdevelop an appreciation of the changing role of the library in society. The library profession willflourish only as students are prepared to participate intelligently in the process of relating libraryservices to the larger social and cultural needs of contemporary society.

Accreditation

The Master of Library and Information Science degree is accredited by the American LibraryAssociation. The School is also an institutional member of the American Library Association andthe Association for Library and Information Science Education. The School is active in the SpecialLibraries Association, the Southeastern Library Association, the Mississippi Library Association,and the Society of Mississippi Archivists.

Academic Mission of the Master’s Program in Library and InformationScience

The mission of the program of the School of Library and Information Science is to prepare qualifiedindividuals for professional roles in libraries and other information environments. Preparation ofsuch individuals involves two fundamental elements; (1) providing candidates with the appropriateperspective and (2) preparing candidates with the necessary intellectual and technical abilities toserve in the field of library and information science. Construing librarianship broadly to includework of information professionals in all types of settings, the program of Library and InformationScience has identified eight specific goals for the M.L.I.S. program:

Goals and Objectives of the Graduate Program ofEducation in Library and Information Science

Goal I.To foster and promote among master’s degree candidates a commitment to freedom and anawareness that freedom is a necessary condition for the proper operation of libraries and otherinformation centers.

As a result of this program candidates will:

A. Communicate to others the concepts of the United States Constitution as it relates to freedom ofspeech, press and assembly, and discuss intelligently the various articles of the Library Bill ofRights.

B. Identify situations in which the attempt to curtail people’s freedom to read and view is beingpromoted directly or indirectly, by patrons or by professionals, within the context of libraries andinformation centers.

C. Deal effectively and fairly with persons who seek to censor materials in libraries and informationcenters through selection practice on the part of professionals and/or complaints about whatmaterials and/or services are available or unavailable.

D. Select materials and choose services for a library or information center that, particularly within thedomain of controversial social and/or moral issues, will provide a variety of viewpoints, thusfostering the people’s right to read and think for themselves.

E. Respond to patron inquiries and serve the public in a way that enhances, rather than restricts,freedom of inquiry, e.g. using a variety of sources when this is appropriate.

Goal II.To cultivate among master’s degree candidates knowledge of the basic tenets of library andinformation science, to enable them to think critically and to communicate effectively.


A. Identify problems in particular situations in libraries and information centers in light of the generalprinciples of librarianship as well as the mission of the particular library or information center anddemonstrate creativity and initiative in their solution.

B. Determine what professional responsibility demands in particular situations, especially in the lightof the basic principles of information science and librarianship.


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C. Select from various possibilities materials and services that are most appropriate in a particularcommunity being served by a library or information center, being conscious of the people’s rightto know.

D. Demonstrate the role of the library in the information process.

E. Demonstrate the librarian’s role as mediator in the communication process.

F. Demonstrate a facility for appropriate oral and written communication.

Goal III.To create an environment for master’s degree candidates to know, understand, and appreciate theevolution of libraries, the library profession, and the various technologies of information-relatedtechnologies in the context of social and cultural diversities.

As a result to this program the candidates will:

A. Develop an historical perspective and a sense of tradition in respect to their chosen profession, andhave some knowledge of the history of the various information technologies.

B. Become aware of the role that libraries and other information centers, as well as books and othercommunication media, have played in the development of human culture.

C. Be conscious of new and contemporary developments in information transfer, and especially theways in which these extend and/or supplement and supplant the more traditional means of humancommunication.

D. Relate libraries and information centers creatively and meaningfully to salient trends in changingsocial environments so that those libraries and information centers may contribute to the positiveenrichment and development of the human societies they serve.

Goal IV.To enable master’s degree candidates to perform their duties and responsibilities in the work placeskillfully, effectively, and professionally with a diverse public.


A. Apply methods commonly associated with scientific social research and analysis, and drawappropriate inferences from the results of such studies to identify the salient characteristics of thecommunities served by the library or other information center.

B. Select from available materials and services those that are appropriate for a particular communitywithin the limits of financial capability and the goals of the institution.

C. Organize materials and services so that they may be readily accessible to the public served by alibrary or information center.

Goal V.To introduce master’s degree candidates to the theories and practices of modern management as it isaccomplished in libraries and information centers.


A. Evaluate, implement, and discuss the elements of management theory, including goal setting,collection management, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

B. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and applications of organizing, directing andcontrolling systems as these are performed in libraries and information centers.

C. Demonstrate knowledge and application of the planning processes involved in budgeting and fiscalmanagement, including being able to identify necessary components for budget design, budgetarycontrol and evaluation.

D. Recognize and be able to respond to issues of personnel management including staffing processes,disciplinary concerns and continuing education.

E. Evaluate the effects of technology on management.

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information work, to encourage candidates to participate in professional associations, and topromote later participation in continuing education activities.


A. Participate in professional organizations concerned with library and information work.

B. Explain how participation in professional organizations and publications advance the principles oflibrarianship.

C. Participate in continuing education and other professional development activities.

Goal VII.To introduce master’s degree candidates to theoretical and applied professional research in all areasof librarianship; to develop cognizance of the role of scientific research in building a theoreticaland practical knowledge base; and to provide opportunities for each student to conduct originalresearch.


A. Explain the role of scientific research and of a theoretical knowledge base in librarianship.

B. Evaluate reports of theoretical and applied research.

C. Identify research problems/situations and appropriate methodologies and data gatheringtechniques.

D. Execute an original research activity as outlined in the research proposal.

Goal VIII.To prepare master’s degree candidates with opportunities to develop intellectual and technologicalskills appropriate to the current and future professional requirements and to develop an awareness ofthe effects of technology on all library and information centers operations.

As a result of this program candidates will:A. Utilize online databases, catalogs, search and use the Internet as well as use standard bibliographic

vendors.B. Employ various fundamental software programs in different computer system platforms. C. Articulate and demonstrate the mechanisms of information processing, collection, organization and

access.E. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to planning, developing, implementing

evaluating, and managing automation technology in library and information settings.D. Evaluate the impact of the information age on society and its institutions, examine the issues, role

and implications of computer technology in the library and information settings, discuss information access, value and services.


A graduate student in Library and Information Science must meet the general requirements foradmission to the University graduate program as outlined elsewhere in this Bulletin. Applicationforms for admission to the graduate program must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Officeof the University.

Applications for admission are evaluated by a combination of the following criteria:

Undergraduate Record - Recently, students qualifying for regular admission to the master’sprogram have had a 3.00 (figured on an A equals 4.00 scale) grade point average for the last twoyears of undergraduate study. For conditional admission, the School of Library and InformationScience adheres to the policies of the Graduate School as stated in this Bulletin.

Graduate Record Examination - The student must submit GRE scores.

Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation by professionals in the fieldassessing the readiness of the applicant for graduate work must be submitted to the School ofLibrary and Information Science.

Personal Questionnaire - The school requires the submission of a personal questionnaire whichincludes questions that require essay responses.


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Personal Interviews - Personal interviews with applicants will be conducted whenever possible.

Forms for the letters of recommendation and the personal questionnaire may be obtained by requestfrom the School of Library and Information Science and are available on the School’s Web site.

Master of Library and Information Science Degree ProgramCandidates for the Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) degree must earn aminimum of thirty-nine (39) semester hours of credit with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average.Eighteen (18) of these hours must be at the 600 level of courses. As many as six (6) hours may beelected from the offerings of other departments within the University. A total of no more than six(6) semester hours of transfer work may be applied toward the degree. A total of no more than nine(9) semester hours of combined transfer work and non-degree work may be applied toward thedegree. Students must pass a comprehensive exam by completing a master’s project (LIS 695).

The program of study for students will be individualized, taking into consideration previousacademic backgrounds, experience, and career objectives. All programs of study must be plannedwith the counsel of a faculty adviser and approved by the Director of the School of Library andInformation Science.

I. M.L.I.S. Degree RequirementsRequired courses (21 hours: LIS 501, 505, 511, 605, 636, 651, 668Electives (15 hours)Master’s project (3 hours: LIS 695)

If near equivalences of any of the above required courses were taken on either the undergraduate orgraduate level at an accredited institution with a grade of B or above, other electives may besubstituted. Courses at the 500 level may also be waived by special examination or by the Directorof the School.

II. Course Requirements for School Library-Media Specialist Licensure at the Master’s Level

Students who plan to use the master’s degree in Library and Information Science for Class AAlicensure should complete the following courses in addition to the required courses and master’sproject listed above:LIS 508, 516, 517, 518, 525, 591

The following professional education courses must be completed to satisfy licensure requirementsin the State of Mississippi: REF 601 and REF 607 (LIS 668 may be taken in lieu of REF 601).

Students seeking licensure at the master’s level are also advised that they will be required tocomplete more than 39 hours to meet all degree and licensure requirements, especially if they do nothold Class A Licensure in Library and Information Science. Students should see their adviser or theDirector of the School of Library and Information Science for further information concerninglicensure requirements.

III. Dual Master’s Degree in History and Library and Information ScienceThe History Department and the School of Library and Information Science offer a dual master’sdegree program leading to the Master of Arts in History and the Master of Library and InformationScience degrees. Students must be admitted separately to each program. The total number of hoursrequired for both programs is 60 - 30 for the M.L.I.S. and 30 for the M.A. in History.

Students in the combined program must complete the following requirements:

1. Thirty (30) hours in history (18 hours at the 600 level)

2. Thirty (30) hours in library and information science (18 hours at the 600 level)

The following are required courses: LIS 501, 505, 511, 605, and 636;LIS 651 or LIS 647;LIS 631 or 638 or 646 or 649 or 666;LIS electives (6 hours); andLIS 691 which will confer three (3) of the 6 hour thesis requirement


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3. A reading knowledge of one foreign language

4. A thesis that confers six (6) hours of the minimum hourly requirement for the history component

5. Continuous Enrollment Requirement

A comprehensive oral examination, administered by a three-member committee representing bothdisciplines, is given after satisfactory completion of the course work and thesis.

The history requirements in this program are covered in the Department of History section of thisBulletin.

IV. Dual Master’s Degree in Anthropology and Library and Information ScienceThe Anthropology Department and the School of Library and Information Science offer a dualmaster’s degree program leading to the Master of Arts in Anthropology and the Master of Libraryand Information Science degrees. Students must be admitted separately to each program. The totalnumber of hours required for both programs is 60 - 30 for the M.L.I.S. and 30 for the M.A. inAnthropology.

Students in the combined program must complete the following requirements:

1. Thirty (30) hours in anthropology (18 hours at the 600 level)

2. Thirty (30) hours in library and information science (18 hours at the 600 level) The following arerequired courses: LIS 501, 505, 511, 605, 636, 651, 666, and 691 (3 hours)

3. Proficiency in one foreign language (see this Bulletin) or two semesters (6 hours) of graduate-levelquantitative research methods

4. A comprehensive exam in anthropology

5. A thesis

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The anthropology requirements in this program are covered in the Department of Anthropologysection of this Bulletin.

Specialist in Library and Information Science Degree ProgramThe Specialist in Library and Information Science (S.L.I.S.) advanced degree will provide theopportunity for practitioners to meet specific requirements in their professional areas, earn AAAschool library media licensure, participate in continuing education activities, and specialize inparticular areas of librarianship. Library and Information Science courses will include informationtechnologies in a variety of information environments, advanced management seminars, andadvanced research design. Specific courses of study are planned to meet the needs of individualstudents in consultation with faculty advisers and the director. All students in the S.L.I.S. programare required to complete a three-hour specialist field problem (LIS 794) or specialist thesis (LIS798). All students must pass an oral defense of their field problem or thesis before a committee.Students completing the specialist thesis (LIS 798) must present a thesis that conforms to thepolicies, format, and conventions described in the Graduate School’s Student Manual for PreparingTheses and Dissertations. Copies of the manual may be obtained in the Graduate School or from theGraduate School Web site.

Summer term and transfer credit information that applies to the master’s program also applies to thespecialist’s program.

S.L.I.S. Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to the University’s specialist’s degreeprograms as outlined in this Bulletin. Eligibility requirements for applicants to the specialist’sdegree program in Library and Information Science are as follows:

Applicant must have a master’s degree in Library and Information Science, a master’s degree inLibrary and Information Science with an AA license, or a Master of Education degree with an AAlicense (for students with a Master of Education degree with an AA license, additional course workis required).


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Applicant must have two (2) years of professional employment after earning the master’s degree.(This requirement will be considered for waiver under specific circumstances. Contact the directorof the School of Library and Information Science.)

Applications for admission to the Specialist in Library and Information Science degree program areevaluated by a combination of the following factors:

Graduate record - minimum 3.25 GPA (figured on an A equals 4.00 scale) on all graduate work.

Graduate Record Examination scores

Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation by professionals in the field or fromthe applicant’s college instructors assessing the applicant’s readiness for advanced graduate workmust be submitted to the School of Library and Information Science.

Personal Questionnaire - The school requires the submission of a personal questionnaire, whichincludes questions that require essay responses.

Personal Interviews - Personal interviews with applicants will be conducted whenever possible.

The director of the School of Library and Information Science, the dean of the College of LiberalArts, and the dean of the Graduate School must be satisfied that the applicant shows promise ofsatisfying advanced graduate degree requirements.

S.L.I.S. Degree Requirements

Students entering the specialist’s program with a Master of Library and Information Science degreemust complete the following requirements:

1. Thirty-three (33) semester hours in library and information science, with the option to includetwelve (12) hours from related departments, such as public administration, political science,educational leadership, communications, and marketing:

Thirty (30) hours of electives selected from the following recommended courses:LIS 506, 508, 516, 517, 518, 525, 545, 557, 558, 591, 641, 653, 654, 655, 656, 670, and 675Three (3) hours of a specialist field project (LIS 794) or thesis (LIS 798)

2. Oral defense of the specialist field project or thesis to a committee



S.L.I.S. Degree Requirements with Emphasis in School Library Media Specialist Licensure atthe AAA Level

Students entering the specialist’s program with a Master of Library and Information Science degreewith an AA license must complete the following requirements:

1. Thirty-three (33) semester hours of course work:

Eighteen (18) hours of elective courses in library and information science

Twelve (12) hours of recommended education courses (consult adviser)

Three (3) hours of a specialist field project (LIS 794) or thesis (LIS 798)




Students entering the specialist’s program with a Master of Education degree with an AA licensemust complete the following requirements:

1. Forty-two (42) semester hours of course work:

Twenty-one (21) hours of prerequisite courses: LIS 501, 505, 511, 605, 636, 651, 668, (REF 601may be substituted for LIS 668)

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substitute twelve (12) hours of education courses for the recommended LIS courses (consultadviser)

Three (3) hours of a specialist field project (LIS 794) or thesis (LIS 798)



4. Continuous Enrollment Requirement

School of Mass Communication andJournalismDavid H. Goff, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5121(601) 266-4258

:Mass Communication and Journalism: Brown, Davies, Gentile, D. Goff, Hall, Hague, Kaul, Mayo, Wiggins,Yssel.

Gene Wiggins, Graduate CoordinatorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5158(601) 266-5650

The School of Mass Communication and Journalism provides graduate curricula in MassCommunication as part of a graduate program in Communication that is shared with the Departmentof Speech Communication. Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees inCommunication with an emphasis in Mass Communication are offered. In addition, a Master ofScience in Public Relations degree is available.

Master’s degree students emphasizing mass communication or majoring in public relations arerequired to have prior academic training or professional experience in the mass media or publicrelations practice. Those not meeting the requirement can be admitted into the program but will berequired to correct the deficiency without receiving graduate credit for the additional work. Fordoctoral students the degree program is structured in consultation with a student’s doctoralcommittee. Students entering doctoral study in mass communication from other disciplines may berequired to take additional course work at lower levels to make up for background deficiencies.

Deadlines for admission are as follows:

All admission materials for doctoral students seeking to enroll in spring, summer, and fall termsmust be received by November 1, March 1, and July 1, respectively. Students seeking assistantshipsfor the fall semester are strongly encouraged to apply prior to the March 1 deadline.

Admission deadlines for master’s students are the same as those published by The Graduate School.

Admission requirements are the same as those of the University, with the following additions:

Applicants for the Master’s ProgramRegular Admission:

Undergraduate Record—A cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours from all institutions of ourapplicants has ranged from 3.0 to 4.0. A 3.0 GPA is required; 3.0 GPA major is also required.

Graduate Record Examination—Scores from the GRE must be submitted.

Test of English as a Foreign Language—Applicants whose native language is not English mustattain a TOEFL score of 550.

Letters of Recommendation—Three current letters of recommendation are required and shouldaddress the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. Ordinarily such letters should be requested byapplicants from faculty in their major field of study who are well-acquainted with their academicabilities. For master’s level admission, it is acceptable for one of the letters to be submitted by a


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media or public relations professional who is familiar with the applicant’s work and his or hersuitability for graduate study.

Applicants with professional experience in media-related fields are encouraged to submit a resumeof their professional experience and accomplishments.

Conditional Admission:

Undergraduate Record—The cumulative GPA of the last 60 hours from all institutions is usually2.75 or better.

Graduate Record Examination—GRE scores must be submitted.


Letters of Recommendation—Three current letters of recommendation are required and shouldaddress the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. Ordinarily such letters should be requested byapplicants from faculty in their major field of study who are well-acquainted with their academicabilities. For master’s level admission, it is acceptable for one of the letters to be submitted by amedia or public relations professional who is familiar with the applicant’s work and his or hersuitability for graduate study.


To remove Conditional Admission status, doctoral students must earn a 3.00 on the first nine (9)semester hours of course work numbered 500 or above or on all course work taken while completingthis nine (9) hour requirement. The courses must be taken in the School of Communication.

Applicants for the Doctoral ProgramRegular Admission:

Master’s Record—A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better is required.



Letters of Recommendation—Three current letters of recommendation are required and shouldaddress the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. Ordinarily such letters should be requested byapplicants from faculty in their major field of study who are well-acquainted with their academicabilities. For master’s level admission, it is acceptable for one of the letters to be submitted by amedia or public relations professional who is familiar with the applicant’s work and his or hersuitability for graduate study.


Statement of Goals—Applicants must submit a written statement of goals (500-750 words). Thisstatement enables the applicant to discuss career plans, and to supply additional information that willassist in selecting those individuals who can most benefit from and contribute to the graduatecommunication programs.


Students who do not meet the requirements for regular admission may be considered for conditionaladmission. The requirements for letters of recommendation and statement of goals are the same as forregular admission.

To remove Conditional Admission status, doctoral students must earn a 3.50 on the first nine (9)semester hours of course work numbered 600 or above or on all course work taken while completingthis nine (9) hour requirement. The courses must be in mass communication or speech communication.

International students must score at least 550 on the TOEFL examination before they can beadmitted into any graduate program in the School. Members of all underrepresented groups arestrongly encouraged to apply.


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Master of Arts/Master of Science Major: CommunicationThesis Option Emphasis: Mass CommunicationAll students pursuing this program in Communication must complete the following requirements:

HoursSubstantive CoreMC 607, MC 625 ..........................................................................................................................................6

Research MethodsMC 720 .........................................................................................................................................................3MC 722, RTF 525, Statistics (any two) ........................................................................................................6

Thesis ..............................................................................................................................................................6Electives in Mass Communication..................................................................................................................9

A minimum of thirty (30) semester hours must be completed, including thesis credit. At leasteighteen (18) of these hours must be numbered 600 and above. All candidates must pass acomprehensive written examination, submit a scholarly thesis, and defend the thesis. In addition tominimum credit and thesis requirements, the candidate for the Master of Arts degree mustdemonstrate proficiency in an approved foreign language not to be counted toward the credit hoursrequirement. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.


Master of Science Major: CommunicationNon-Thesis Option Emphasis: Mass CommunicationAll students pursuing this program in Communication must complete the following requirements:

HoursSubstantive CoreMC 607, MC 625 ..........................................................................................................................................6

Research MethodsMC 720 .........................................................................................................................................................3MC 722, RTF 525, Statistics (any two) ........................................................................................................6

Electives in Mass Communication................................................................................................................18

A minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours must be completed. At least eighteen (18) of thesehours must be numbered 600 and above. All candidates must pass a comprehensive writtenexamination. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.


Master of Science Major: Public RelationsAll students pursuing a major in Public Relations must complete the following requirements:

HoursSubstantive CoreMC 607, MC 620, MC 621, MC 625..........................................................................................................12

Research MethodsMC 720 .........................................................................................................................................................3MC 722, or RTF 525, or JOU 526, or Statistics ...........................................................................................3

Thesis, major project, or internship* ...........................................................................................................3-6Speech Communication/Mass Communication Electives** .......................................................................6-9

*Students seeking the Master of Science degree with a major in Public Relations may choosebetween a thesis and a non-thesis option. Six hours credit are given for a thesis and three hours for amajor project or internship.

**Students who did not have undergraduate public relations courses must take JOU 521, 522, and 526.

A minimum of thirty (30) semester hours must be completed, including thesis, major project orinternship. At least eighteen (18) of these hours must be numbered 600 and above. All candidatesfor the Master of Science degree with a major in Public Relations must pass comprehensive writtenexaminations, and either submit and defend a scholarly thesis, or complete a major project, or servean approved internship. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Candidates with undergraduate deficiencies must take undergraduate courses to correct thedeficiency without receiving graduate credit for the additional course work. Candidates with fewundergraduate deficiencies may be permitted by their academic committees to complete a graduateminor pertinent to their area of specialized practice, e.g., social work, public administration


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business administration, and criminal justice.


Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy degree program is structured in consultation with each student’s doctoralcommittee. The program involves study of advanced theory and research in mass communication.

A four-course sequence in research design and methodology is required of all doctoral students. Thefour courses include: MC 625 - Process and Effects of Mass Communication or SCM 735 -Rhetorical Theory; MC/SCM 720 - Introduction to Graduate Research in Communication;MC/SCM 722 - Communication Research Methods; and MC 607 - Theories of MassCommunication. Equivalent courses taken at another institution will be accepted, pending approvalof the Director, the major professor, and the instructor of the course.

The minimum credit requirement for the doctoral degree is fifty-four (54) hours beyond the master’sdegree or eighty-four (84) hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. The student takes rigorouswritten and oral examinations and submits and defends a scholarly dissertation pertaining to the areahe or she elects to emphasize (see section on General Requirements and Regulations). A 3.0 GPA isrequired for graduation.


Doctoral students may elect an outside minor consisting of twelve (12) hours approved by the majorprofessor and academic committee members. Doctoral students must demonstrate proficiency inbasic communication research design and methodology, as well as competency in basic statistics.

Continuois Enrollment Requirement.

Department of Philosophy and ReligionDavid M. Holley, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5015(601) 266-4518Bruton, Burr, Capper, Jr., DeArmey, Smithka, Wood

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers a course of study leading to the Master of Artsdegree with a major in Philosophy, and a graduate minor in either Philosophy or Religion.

Master’s Degree Program

Requirements for Regular Admission to the Master’s ProgramIn evaluating applications, the department utilizes the following criteria: (a) Submission of scoresfrom the Graduate Record Examination, (b) Undergraduate Record, and (c) three letters ofrecommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess theapplicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department. Generally, applicantshave above a 3.0 on their grade point average. The department considers the trends of the gradesand specifically the grades in philosophy. Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to submit awriting sample.

In addition to the criteria for regular admission, students whose native language is not English mustalso score at least 550 on the TOEFL examination. The department presumes that applicants whohave fulfilled these requirements possess an adequate knowledge of English. If, upon the student’sarrival at the university, it is determined that he or she does not possess an adequate command ofEnglish, the department reserves the right to require appropriate remedial courses.

Students determined to have deficiencies in their undergraduate program will be required to remedythe deficiencies.

Members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.


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Requirements for Conditional Admission to the Master’s ProgramIn exceptional cases, students may be admitted conditionally. To remove Conditional Admissionstatus, masters students must earn a 3.0 on the first nine (9) semester hours of course worknumbered 500 or above or on all course work taken while completing this nine (9) hourrequirement.

Curriculum RequirementsIn addition to the general admission and academic requirements for all graduate programs as setforth in this Bulletin, candidates for the Master of Arts degree with a major in Philosophy maychoose either the research thesis option or the applied thesis option:

A. Research Thesis Option1. A total of thirty (30) semester hours of credit, with at least eighteen (18) hours of that work in

courses numbered 600 and above. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

2. A research thesis, for which the student receives six (6) hours credit toward the thirty (30) totalrequired hours.

3. A comprehensive examination, normally taken after the completion of all formal course work butbefore the thesis is officially begun. The comprehensive examination is intended to test thestudent’s general competence in philosophy.

4. An oral examination on the completed thesis. During the oral examination, the student will beexpected to be able to explain and defend the ideas presented in the thesis.

5. A reading knowledge of one foreign language.

6. Optional Minor: With the approval of the director of graduate studies, a student may have a minor(including religion), consisting of nine (9) semester hours in a (single) field which is related to thestudent’s philosophical interests. Three (3) semester hours of that minor may then be countedtoward the thirty (30) total required hours.

7/ Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

B. Applied Thesis Option1. A total of thirty-three (33) semester hours of credit with at least eighteen (18) hours in courses

numbered 600 and above. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.2. An applied thesis which demonstrates the application of philosophical thought to a specific issue,

problem or debate. The student will receive six (6) hours of credit for this applied thesis.3. After satisfactory completion of the course work, the student must take a comprehensive examination.4. An oral exam must be taken on the completed applied thesis.5. A reading knowledge of one foreign language.6. Optional Minor: With the approval of the director of graduate studies, a student may have a minor

(including religion), consisting of nine (9) semester hours in a (single) field which is related to the student’s philosophical interests. Three (3) semester hours of that minor may then be counted toward the thirty (33) total required hours.


Department of Political ScienceAllan B. McBride, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5108(601) 266-4310Davis, Greene, Lea, Lansford, McBride, Marquardt, Parker, von Herrmann, Waltman, Wolfe

Master’s Degree Program

Requirements for Regular Admission to the Master’s ProgramThe Department of Political Science utilizes the following criteria for evaluating applicants to theMaster’s program:


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1. The department prefers that applicants to the program have an undergraduate degree in political science. However, the applications of students who have an undergraduate degree in another discipline and who have nine or more hours of undergraduate coursework in political science with an average on those courses of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) will be considered.

2. The cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) from all institutions attended as well as the trend of grades over the course of the undergraduate degree program is considered. The department looks especially at the final two years of an applicant’s undergraduate program. An overall GPA of 3.0 during the final two years of undergraduate study is preferred.

3. Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) before they can be admitted to the master’s program. The department looks for applicants who have a good balance among the parts of the GRE.

4. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from personsqualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department.

5. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.6. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission may, at the department’s discretion,

be given conditional admission to the program. The requirements for removing the conditional status will be stated at the time of admission.

Master of ArtsRequirements for the Master of Arts degree include thirty (30) semester hours of course work (18hours of 600 level or higher), including a thesis and passage of a comprehensive examination inthree fields of political science. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.


Master of ScienceRequirements for the Master of Science degree include: thirty-six (36) hours of course work (18hours of 600 level or higher), including PS 511 and PS 512. A thesis is optional. Passage of acomprehensive exam in three subfields of political science and a 3.0 GPA are required forgraduation.


Master of Science, Emphasis in Public Law and AdministrationRequirements include thirty-six (36) hours of course work in political science, including PS 511 andPS 512. Nine (9) hours, substituted for nine (9) hours of the mandated thirty-six (36) hours ofpolitical science coursework, may be taken in a related discipline, as a minor, with the approval ofthe graduate adviser. Eighteen (18) hours must be taken at the 600 level or higher. Passage of acomprehensive examination in three fields of political science, including public law and publicadministration, and a 3.0 GPA are required for graduation.

Master of Science, Emphasis in Comparative and International PoliticsRequirements include thirty-six (36) hours of course work in political science, including PS 511 andPS 512. Nine (9) hours, substituted for nine (9) hours of the mandated thirty-six (36) hours ofpolitical science coursework, may be taken in a related discipline, as a minor, with the approval ofthe graduate adviser. Eighteen (18) hours must be taken at the 600 level or higher. Passage of acomprehensive examination in three fields of political science, including comparative governmentand international relations, and a 3.0 GPA are required for graduation.

Course Requirements in the MajorGraduate students who expect to receive the Master of Arts degree will select three fields inPolitical Science in which to concentrate their course work. Graduate students who expect to receivethe Master of Science degree may select an outside minor, with the advice and consent of theircommittee.


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The fields of political science and the courses in each field are:

Political Theory and Methodology511, 512, 520, 521, 526, 721

American Government and Politics501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 700

International Relations531, 532, 535, 730, 731

Comparative Government and Politics550, 551, 552, 556, 557, 558, 597, 750

Public Administration571, 572, 573, 574, 770

Public Law580, 581, 582, 584, 585, 588, 589, 781

All graduate students are required to take PS 511. Students who plan to pursue doctoral studies areurged to take PS 512.

Comprehensive ExaminationA comprehensive examination will be given at or near the end of the course work in three of thefields of political science listed above.


Department of Speech and Hearing SciencesStephen E. Oshrin, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5092(601) 266-5216Alexander*, Bell*, Berry, Carlin, Cloud, Muma, Oshrin, Saniga, Schaub, Teller, Terrio


The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences offers programs leading to the Master of Arts andthe Master of Science degrees. Emphasis is possible in three principal areas: (1) speech-languagepathology, (2) audiology, and (3) education of the deaf.

New students are accepted by the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences for the master’sprogram in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or Education of the Deaf prior to eachregistration period. Students must have regular admission status to register for practicum courses.

Non-degree students are not permitted to register for courses in Speech and Hearing Scienceswithout permission.

Potential graduate students should refer to other sections of the Bulletin for information regardingadmission requirements as set forth by the Graduate School. Regular admission to the master’sprograms is based upon the previous academic records, submission of scores on the GraduateRecord Examinations, and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should befrom persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to thedepartment or school. The size of the graduate program is limited by accreditation standards, andadmission is made on a competitive basis.

Students who do not qualify for regular admission may be admitted on conditional status if spaceallows. Conditional students are required to take additional coursework for graduation. In addition,a student whose initial admission is on a conditional or non-degree basis may register for no morethat one hour of clinical practicum during any semester of their graduate program. Conditionalstudents whose grade point average is less than 3.0 after the first nine (9) hours or on all coursestaken while meeting the nine (9) hour requirement will be dropped from the program.

A major in speech-language pathology at the master’s level requires a minimum of fifty-four (54)semester hours, while a major in audiology at the master’s level requires a minimum of forty-five (45)semester hours. The Master of Arts degree in speech-language pathology requires a foreign language


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proficiency, thesis, four semester hours of clinical practicum, no less than twelve three-semester-hourcourses, and the successful completion of a comprehensive examination. A 3.0 GPA is required forgraduation. The master’s comprehensive examination is the National Examination in Speech-LanguagePathology and Audiology; the passing score for this year is 600. The Master of Science degree inspeech-language pathology requires four semester hours of clinical practicum, no less than 15 three-semester-hour courses, and the successful completion of a comprehensive examination. The Master ofArts degree in audiology requires a thesis, three semester hours of clinical practicum, no less than ninethree-semester-hour courses, foreign language proficiency, and the successful completion of acomprehensive examination. The Master of Science degree in audiology requires three semester hoursof clinical practicum, no less than 11 three-semester-hour courses, and the successful completion of acomprehensive examination. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Master’s Degree with Emphasis in AudiologyThe master’s degree with an emphasis in audiology is a clinical degree designed to meet theacademic and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiologyawarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The following courses arerequired: SHS 528, 601, 621, 623, 625, 688, 694, 698 or 692, 701, 722, 723, 724, 726. A 3.0 GPA isrequired for graduation.


Master’s Degree with Emphasis in Education of the DeafThe program leading to the master’s degree with an emphasis in education of the deaf isindividualized to the needs of the student. Specialization in education of the deaf may be pursued ina number of areas including pre-primary, elementary (grades 1-8), secondary, secondary specialsubject, or a specialty area. Selection of specialization areas is governed by the candidate’sbackground, interests, and employment objectives. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.


The master’s degree program enables a student to qualify academically for a master’s degreeteaching certificate. However, some states may impose other requirements prior to an individual’sobtaining compensation at the master’s level. Mississippi requires a teacher to have two years ofexperience before being compensated at the master’s degree level; thus a person holding a master’sdegree but with no teaching experience must be paid at the bachelor’s level until two years’experience has been obtained.

Requirements differ from state to state and it is the responsibility of the student to be aware of thesedifferences.

Master’s Degree with Emphasis in Speech-Language PathologyThe master’s degree with emphasis in speech-language pathology is a clinical degree designed tomeet the academic and practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence inSpeech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Thefollowing courses are to be taken by candidates for the master’s degree in this emphasis area: SHS513, 516, 518, 519, 601, 642, 643,644, 646, 648, 650, 687, 694, and/or 695, 702, 712, 716, 719. A3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Practicum Requirements:

A student in speech-language pathology or audiology must complete practicum in three differentsettings. Off-campus sites must be approved by the faculty adviser, and students must have aminimum grade point average of 3.0 before beginning off-campus practicum.


Accreditation

The master’s degree programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are accredited by theCouncil on Academic Accreditation, and the USM Speech and Hearing Clinic is accredited by theProfessional Standards Board. Both accreditations are by the American Speech-Language-HearingAssociation, and are recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and the U.S.Office of Education.


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Admission Requirements for International Students

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission stated in this Bulletin, international studentsare required to submit a TOEFL score of 560 and submission of scores from the GRE.

Department of Speech CommunicationCharles H. Tardy, ChairBox 5131Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5131601-266-4271Conville, L. Goff, Hosman, Meyer, Siltanen, Tardy

The Speech Communication Department offers the Master of Arts, Master of Sciences, and theDoctor of Philosophy degrees in communication with a Speech Communication emphasis. Thesedegrees are offered in cooperation with the Departments of Journalism and Radio, Television, andFilm which provide an emphasis in Mass Communication.

Admission

Admission deadlines for master’s students are the same as those published by the Graduate School.All admission materials for doctoral students seeking to enroll in spring, summer, and fall termsmust be received by November 1, March 1, and July 1, respectively. Students seeking assistantshipsfor the fall semester are strongly encouraged to apply prior to the March 1 deadline.

Admission requirements are the same as those of the University, with the following additions:

Applicants for the Master’s ProgramRegular Admission:

Undergraduate Record—A cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours from all institutions of ourapplicants has ranged from 3.0 to 4.0. A 3.0 GPA is required; 3.0 GPA major is also required.



Letters of Recommendation—Three current letters of recommendation that refer to the student’sacademic ability and preparation to pursue graduate study must be submitted. Normally these willbe requested from faculty who have taught and/or supervised the student. The letters should be sentto the Department of Speech Communication.


Undergraduate Record—The cumulative GPA of the last 60 hours from all institutions is usually2.75 or better.

Graduate Record Examination—GRE scores must be submitted.



To remove Conditional Admission status, doctoral students must earn a 3.00 on the first nine (9)semester hours of course work numbered 500 or above or on all course work taken whilecompleting this nine (9) hour requirement. The courses must be taken in the School ofCommunication.

Applicants for the Doctoral ProgramRegular Admission:

Master’s Record—A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better is required.




Statement of Goals—Applicants must submit a written statement of goals (500-750 words). Thisstatement enables the applicant to discuss career plans, and to supply additional information thatwill assist in selecting those individuals who can most benefit from and contribute to the graduatecommunication programs.


Students who do not meet the requirements for regular admission may be considered for conditionaladmission. The requirements for letters of recommendation and statement of goals are the same asfor regular admission.

To remove Conditional Admission status, doctoral students must earn a 3.50 on the first nine (9)semester hours of course work numbered 600 or above or on all course work taken whilecompleting this nine (9) hour requirement. The courses must be in mass communication or speechcommunication.

International students must score at least 550 on the TOEFL examination before they can beadmitted into any graduate program in the School. Members of all underrepresented groups arestrongly encouraged to apply.

Master of Arts/Master of Science Major: CommunicationThesis Option Emphasis: Speech CommunicationAll students pursuing this program in Communication must complete the following requirements:

HoursSubstantive CoreSCM 600, SCM 735......................................................................................................................................6

Research MethodsSCM 720, Electives*.....................................................................................................................................9

SCM Electives.................................................................................................................................................9Thesis ..............................................................................................................................................................6

*The research methods electives will be chosen from SCM 721, SCM 722, REF 602, REF 761.

A minimum of thirty (30) semester hours must be completed, including thesis credit. Students mayfocus on organizational communication, interpersonal communication, or persuasion and socialinfluence. At least eighteen (18) of these hours must be numbered 600 and above. All candidatesmust take a comprehensive written examination, submit a scholarly thesis, and defend the thesis. Inaddition to minimum credit and thesis requirements, the candidate for the Master of Arts degreemust demonstrate proficiency in an approved foreign language not to be counted toward the credithours requirement. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.


Master of Science Major: CommunicationNon-Thesis Option Emphasis: Speech CommunicationAll students pursuing this program in Communication must complete the following requirements:

HoursSubstantive CoreSCM 600, SCM 735......................................................................................................................................6

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A minimum of thirty-three (33) semester hours must be completed. Students may focus onorganizational communication, interpersonal communication, or persuasion and social influence. Atleast eighteen (18) of these hours must be numbered 600 and above. All candidates must take acomprehensive written examination. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.


Doctor of PhilosophyA four-course core is required of all doctoral students: SCM 600 – Speech Communication Theoryand Research; SCM 720 – Introduction to Graduate Research; SCM 722 – CommunicationResearch Methods; and SCM 735 – Rhetorical Theory. Equivalent courses taken at anotheruniversity may be accepted, pending approval of the student’s adviser, the instructor of the course,and the department chair. Additional course work is selected in consultation with the doctoralcommittee.

The minimum credit requirement for the doctoral degree is fifty-four (54) hours beyond the master’sdegree or eighty-four (84) hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. The student takes rigorouswritten and oral examinations and submits and defends a scholarly dissertation pertaining to the areahe or she elects to emphasize (see section on General Requirements and Regulations). A 3.0 GPA isrequired for graduation.

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Doctoral students may elect an outside minor consisting of twelve (12) hours approved by the majorprofessor and academic committee members. Doctoral students must demonstrate proficiency inbasic communication research design and methodology, as well as competency in basic statistics.

Continuouse Enrollment Requirement.

Women’s Studies Program MinorEllen Weinauer, DirectorBox 5004Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5004601-266-5639

The Women’s Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary minor to students in any USM graduatedegree program. The minor develops the student’s proficiency in a variety of feminist theories andresearch methodologies at an advanced level.

Requirements

(1) a minimum 9 hours for the Masters-level minor, or a minimum of 12 hours for the doctoral minor,

(2) WS 601, “Theories and Methods of Research in Women’s Studies,” OR, the Director of Women’sStudies approval of previous coursework in Women’s Studies as equivalent to WS 601.

(3) the remaining hours fulfilled in electives from approved courses numbered 500 or above, anddistributed across at least two disciplines in addition to the discipline of Women’s Studies. Thesecourses are:(a) regularly-taught courses approved for the minor:

ANT 552, “Language, Gender, and Culture”CJ 563, “Family Law”CJ 564, “Family Violence”ENG 568, “British Women Writers”ENG 578, “American Women Writers”ENG 678, “Topics in Writing by Women”HIS 577, “Women in American Society”NSG 492, “Women’s Health” (on-line)PS 505, “Women and Politics”SCM 609, “Gender Issues in Speech Communication”SOC 515, “Sociology of Gender”;

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approved by the Director.(4) a minimum 3.0 GPA in all courses counting toward the minor.

Since new courses may become available for Women’s Studies credit in any given semester, thecandidate should be advised by the Director of Women’s Studies as well as by the candidate’s majorprofessor.


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College of Marine SciencesDarrell Jay Grimes, DeanSharon H. Walker, Associate Dean for OutreachVernon L. Asper, Associate Dean for Research and Sponsored ProgramsP.O. Box 7000Ocean Springs, MS 39566-7000(228) 872-4200

The College of Marine Sciences (COMS) offers a multidisciplinary graduate-level, research-oriented academic degree program. The College has three missions: research, education, andoutreach. Research is marine-related, focused on all marine environments from the open ocean tocoastal environments and from continental shelves to estuaries. Research areas are aquaculture,biodiversity and systematics, biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, coastal ecology,coastal oceanography, environmental fate and effects, fisheries science, geological oceanography,marine biology, marine chemistry, marine geology, marine sedimentology, marine microbiologyand parasitology, numerical ocean modeling, science education, and physical oceanography.

College faculty are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Hattiesburg. Gulf Coast locationsinclude the John C. Stennis Space Center, near Bay St. Louis, the J. L. Scott Marine EducationCenter and Aquarium in Biloxi, and the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs. Expertisein numerical modeling is provided by scientists in the College’s Center for Ocean and AtmosphericModeling (COAM). The College offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs inCoastal Sciences (through the Department of Coastal Sciences), Marine Science (through theDepartment of Marine Science) and Marine Biology (through the Department of BiologicalSciences). The Department of Marine Science also offers a Master of Science in HydrographicScience. Faculty in the Department of Geology, Department of Chemistry, Center for Science andMathematics Education, and the Scientific Computing program are also associated with the College.

COMS Campuses and Academic ProgramsGulf Coast Research LaboratoryThe Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL), located in Ocean Springs, has offered summercourses in the marine sciences since 1947. Over 160 researchers, technical and support personnel,and students work on this campus; research emphasis areas include aquatic animal health, marineaquaculture, aquatic biodiversity, coastal ecology, fate and effects of environmental pollutants, andfisheries science. The GCRL is home to the Department of Coastal Sciences and the Center forFisheries Research and Development.

J. L. Scott Marine Education Center and AquariumThe state’s window on the sea, the J. L. Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium (MEC&A),located in Biloxi, features 48 aquariums and a central 42,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico tank. Scienceeducation and a suite of hands-on marine education programs have earned the MEC&A aninternational, award-winning reputation.

Stennis Space CenterThe Stennis Space Center (SSC) is home to more oceanographers than any other location in theworld. Students, staff, and faculty have the opportunity to interact with more than 1,000 scientists,engineers, and technical personnel who work at this site located near Bay St. Louis, MS.Collaborations are possible with personnel at the Naval Research Laboratory, the NavalOceanographic Office, the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration’s National Data Buoy Center, the National Marine FisheriesService, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of Mexico Program, the U.S. GeologicalSurvey, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration laboratories, and other agencies. SSC ishome to the Department of Marine Science, Center for Ocean and Atmospheric Modeling, Centerfor Trace Analysis, and Hydrographic Science Research Center.


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COMS Academic ProgramsThe Department of Marine Science (MAR) graduate emphasis areas are biological marine science,physical marine science, geological marine science, and chemical marine science. The Departmentof Coastal Sciences (COA) offers specialized courses at the graduate level focused on research inthe areas of aquaculture, coastal and marine fisheries, coastal geology, invertebrate zoology andbiology, coastal ecology, parasitology, estuarine chemistry, toxicology, botany, applied moleculartechniques, science education, and biodiversity and systematics. Undergraduates interested inpreparing for graduate studies in Marine Science or Coastal Sciences should pursue a bachelor’sdegree program in their department of choice, developing a strong background in biology,chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics through calculus. Students interested in the graduateMarine Biology program in the Department of Biological Sciences should review that section.

Department of Coastal SciencesWilliam E. Hawkins, Chair Mark S. Peterson, Coordinator of Graduate StudiesP.O. Box 7000 P.O. Box 7000Ocean Springs, MS 39566-7000 Ocean Springs, MS 39566-7000(228) 872-4215 (228) [email protected] [email protected]

Brouwer, Comyns, Grimes, Hawkins, Heard, Lotz, J. Lytle, T. Lytle, Moncreiff, Otvos, Overstreet, Perry*,Peterson, Rakocinski, Stuck, Walker


The Department of Coastal Sciences offers both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophydegrees in Coastal Sciences. Given the interdisciplinary nature of this department, studentsinterested in pursuing a degree in Coastal Sciences should develop a strong background andworking knowledge in the basic sciences. Experience with computers and a basic background instatistics is recommended.

Master of Science ProgramThe College of Marine Sciences offers a Master of Science in Coastal Sciences with specializationin a wide range of subdisciplines including aquaculture, coastal ecology, biodiversity andsystematics, coastal geology, environmental chemistry, estuarine and marine botany, fisheriesecology, geochemistry, parasites and diseases, and toxicology. Knowledge deficiencies will beeliminated through completion of elective courses as determined by the student’s three-membergraduate committee.

Admission RequirementsGranting of regular admission to the Master of Science Degree Program is based on several criteria,including but not limited to the following:

1) Submission of complete undergraduate transcript(s). Regular admission to the Master of ScienceDegree Program requires a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in the last two years ofundergraduate credit, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in a science based major, and an overallGPA of 3.0 or above;

2) Submission of results of the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).Successful applicants have highly competitive scores;

3) A letter of intent stating interests and career goals as well as three letters of recommendation. Theletters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness forgraduate study and should be sent to the department. The department will not initiate its review ofan application until the essay and letters of recommendation are provided. The essay is used as anexample of the applicant’s writing and communication skills, and provides information concerningthe compatibility of the applicant’s interests with departmental research interests. The essay andletters of recommendation should be sent to the Office of Student Services at COMS-GCRL; and

4) A minimum score of 560 on the paper test or 220 on the computer test is required on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants whose native language is other thanEnglish.

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Conditional admission to the Department of Coastal Sciences is considered for students who meetGraduate School standards for conditional admission and who are sponsored by a member of thefaculty of Coastal Sciences. The sponsor must provide a written statement indicating willingness toserve as the applicant’s major professor. Conditional students cannot obtain a Departmentalassistantship but can be awarded a research stipend from a major professor’s grant.

Conditionally admitted students must maintain a 3.0 GPA for the first nine (9) hours of formalcourse work numbered 500 and above or on all course work taken while meeting this nine (9) hoursrequirement, not including research hours and only including up to three (3) hours of SpecialProblems. If this requirement is not met, the student is not allowed to remain in the program. Uponrecommendation of the department chair and approval by the Graduate Dean, the conditionallyadmitted student may have their admission status changed to “regular admission.”

Students wishing to be considered for a limited number of graduate assistantships for the academicyear beginning in the fall semester must have their completed application package to the GraduateSchool no later than February 15. All applications for admission reviewed after this date will beconsidered if space is available, or will be placed in consideration for the next term.

Program RequirementsA minimum of thirty (30) graduate hours is required for this degree. Students must meet the generalrequirements of the Graduate School of The University of Southern Mississippi. Students advanceto candidacy for the M.S. degree by completing the entire Program of Study (projection ofcoursework taken during tenure in Coastal Sciences; see below) developed in consultation with theirgraduate committee with a 3.0 average or above, completing an approved thesis prospectus, andsuccessfully passing the oral and/or written thesis comprehensive examination.

The following list describes major additional requirements:

1) Choose a major professor and establish a three-member graduate thesis committee by the end ofthe second semester in residency;

2) Develop a Program of Study in consultation with major professor and thesis committee by the endof the second semester of residency. Graduate students cannot accumulate more than two Cs;

3) Submit a research prospectus approved by the graduate thesis committee by the end of the thirdsemester in residency;

4) Pass an oral and/or written comprehensive examination by the end of the third semester inresidency (administered by the thesis committee); and

5) Present an acceptable copy of the thesis to the graduate thesis committee at least ten days prior to apublic defense of the thesis at a publicly announced meeting. (See Thesis Timetable in frontsection of this Bulletin.)

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Program of StudyHours

COA 601 Coastal Processes I .........................................................................................................................3COA 602 Coastal Processes II ........................................................................................................................3COA 603 Professional Skills ..........................................................................................................................2PSY 662 Quantitative Methods I* ..................................................................................................................3COA 691 Research in Coastal Sciences .........................................................................................................6COA 698 Thesis..............................................................................................................................................6Electives (Determined by major adviser and advisory committee)** ............................................................7

*Students can substitute another 3 hour statistics course approved by the major adviser andCoordinator of Graduate Studies.

**COA 697 - Independent Study and Research, COA 698 - Thesis, do not count toward this 7 credithours of electives for the M.S. degree. This 7 credit hours of electives is the minimum requirementand additional courses may be recommended.

Doctor of Philosophy ProgramThe College of Marine Sciences offers a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in the Department of CoastalSciences with specialization in a wide range of subdisciplines including aquaculture, coastalecology, biodiversity and systematics, coastal geology, environmental chemistry, estuarine andmarine botany, fisheries ecology, geochemistry, parasites and diseases, and toxicology. The Ph.D.program emphasizes excellence in research. Knowledge deficiencies will be eliminated throughenrollment in elective courses as determined by the student’s five-member graduate committee.


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Qualified students holding a bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or M.S. degree in a relevant field ofscience are encouraged to apply for admission.

Admission RequirementsGranting of regular admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program is based on severalcriteria, including but not limited to the following:

1) Regular admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program requires consideration of theundergraduate overall GPA of 3.0 in a science-based major and a minimum GPA of 3.5 on allprevious graduate work;

2) Submission of results of the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).Successful applicants have highly competitive scores;

3) A letter of intent stating interests and career goals as well as three letters of recommendation frompersons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to thedepartment or school. The Department will not initiate its review of an application until the essayand letters of recommendation are provided. The essay is used as a sample of the applicant’swriting and communication skills, and provides information concerning the compatibility of theapplicant’s interests with departmental research interests. These should be sent to the Office ofStudent Services at COMS-GCRL; and

4) A minimum score of 560 on the paper test or 220 on the computer test is required on the Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants whose native language is other thanEnglish.

Because more qualified students apply to Coastal Sciences than can be accepted, admission isselective and a complete application must be submitted.

Conditional admission to the Department of Coastal Sciences is considered for students who meetGraduate School standards for conditional admission and who are sponsored by a member of thefaculty of Coastal Sciences. The sponsor must provide a written statement indicating willingness toserve as the applicant’s major professor. Conditional students can not obtain a Departmentalassistantship but can be awarded a research stipend from a major professor’s grant.

Conditionally admitted students must maintain a 3.25 GPA for the first nine (9) hours of formalcourse work numbered 600 and above or on all course work taken while meeting this requirement,not including research hours and only including up to three (3) hours of Special Problems. If thisrequirement is not met, the student is not allowed to remain in the program. Upon recommendationof the departmental chair and approval by the Graduate Dean, the conditionally admitted studentmay have their admission status changed to “regular admission.”

Students wishing to be considered for a limited number of graduate assistantships for the academicyear beginning in the fall semester must have their completed application package to the GraduateSchool no later than February 15. All applications for admission reviewed after this date will beconsidered if space is available, or will be placed in consideration for the next term.

Program RequirementsA minimum of eighty-four (84) hours beyond a B.S./B.A. degree or a minimum of fifty-four (54)graduate hours beyond the M.S. degree is required for this degree. Students must meet the generalrequirements of the Graduate School of The University of Southern Mississippi. Students advanceto candidacy for the Ph.D. degree by completing the entire Program of Study (projection ofcoursework taken during tenure in Coastal Sciences; see below) developed in consultation with theirgraduate committee with a B average or above, completing an approved dissertation prospectus, andsuccessfully passing the written and oral comprehensive examinations.

The following list describes major additional requirements:

1) Choose a major professor and establish a five-member graduate doctoral committee by thebeginning of the third semester in residency;

2) The major adviser, the Coordinator of Graduate Studies, and the Department Chair will considerthe student’s academic record and interview the student at a committee meeting to assess thestudent’s ability to pursue additional graduate work by the end of the first semester of residency.This assessment fulfills the requirement for a qualifying examination as determined by theGraduate Council of The University of Southern Mississippi as stated in this Bulletin;


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4) Research Tool(s). The Ph.D. program requires that the student’s Ph.D. committee will conveneand examine the student academic background and progress to date and will together develop a setof research tools based on the student’s goals. These research tools will not exceed a total of 15hours in addition to the core courses and other degree requirements.

5) Submit a research prospectus approved by the graduate doctoral committee by the end of thefourth semester in residency;

6) Pass an oral and written comprehensive examination by the end of the sixth semester in residencywhich is administered by the doctoral committee; and

7) Present an acceptable copy of the dissertation to the graduate doctoral committee at least ten daysprior to a public defense of the dissertation at a publicly announced meeting. (See DissertationTimetable in front section of this Bulletin.)

8) A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.9). Residency. Students must meet the residency requirements specified in the Bulletin

10) Continuous Enrollment Requirement

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COA 601 Coastal Processes I .........................................................................................................................3COA 602 Coastal Processes II ........................................................................................................................3COA 603 Professional Skills ..........................................................................................................................2PSY 662 Quantitative Methods I* ..................................................................................................................3COA 791 Research in Coastal Sciences .......................................................................................................16COA 898 Dissertation ...................................................................................................................................12Electives (Determined by major adviser and advisory committee)** ..........................................................15

*Students can substitute another 3 hour statistics course approved by the major adviser andCoordinator of Graduate Studies.

**COA 797 - Independent Study and Research, COA 898 - Dissertation, do not count toward thefifteen (15) hours of electives for the Ph.D. The above courses account for the minimum fifty-four(54) hours required for the Ph.D. for students entering with a M.S. degree. The additional thirty (30)hours of required electives for students entering with a B.S./B.A. degree are selected by the graduatestudent in consultation with the major adviser and the student’s advisory committee. The fifteen (15)hours of electives are the minimum requirement and additional courses may be required.

Department of Marine ScienceDenis A. Wiesenburg, ChairDepartment of Marine ScienceJohn C. Stennis Space CenterStennis Space Center, MS 39529(228) [email protected]

Asper, Bontempi, Brunner, Caruthers, Dodd, Howden, Kamenkovich, Lohrenz, Nechaev, Redalje, Shiller,Wells, Wiesenburg

The Department of Marine Science offers both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophydegrees in Marine Science and a Master of Science in Hydrographic Science. Graduate leveleducation and research programs are offered in four emphasis areas of marine science (biological,geological, chemical, and physical). These areas include numerical ocean modeling, remote sensing,bathymetry and mapping, positioning, acoustics, and hydrographic surveying. The Marine Sciencefaculty are drawn from its location at the Stennis Space Center (near Bay St. Louis), and from otherdepartments in the College of Science and Technology (Hattiesburg). Scientists affiliated with theNaval Research Laboratory, Naval Oceanographic Office, National Oceanographic andAtmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other agencies atthe Stennis Space Center and elsewhere provide additional state-of-the-art research and educationalopportunities in Marine Science and Hydrographic Science.

The best preparation for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Marine Science orHydrographic Science would be to develop a strong working knowledge in calculus, appliedmathematics, statistics, the basic sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, physics) and engineering.


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Experience with computers is highly recommended. We realize that not all students will havegained the ideal background for pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Marine Science or HydrographicScience. Deficiencies will normally be made up during the student’s first year.

Master of Science ProgramsAdmission RequirementsIn addition to the general admission and academic requirements for all graduate programs as setforth in this Bulletin, regular admission to the Master’s program in Marine Science or inHydrographic Science requires successful completion of the Graduate Record Examination and ahigh grade point average for the last two years of undergraduate study. Successful applicants havehighly competitive scores and have grade point averages of 3.0 or above. Also required are threeletters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduatestudy and should be sent to the department. A letter of intent should also be sent to the departmentchair expressing personal academic, research, and career goals. This letter is used in two ways in theadmission process. It provides a sample of the applicant’s writing competency and communicationskills, and provides information concerning the compatibility of the applicant’s interests withdepartmental research interests. A minimum score of 560 is required on the Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL) for applicants whose native language is other than English. Applicantswho are not eligible for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission.Conditionally admitted students must maintain a 3.0 GPA for the first nine (9) hours of course worknumbered 500 and above or on all course work taken while completing this nine (9) hourrequirement. If this requirement is not met, the student is not allowed to remain in the program.Upon recommendation by the department chair and approval by the Graduate Dean, theconditionally admitted student may have his or her admission status changed to “regularadmission.” For students wishing to be considered for graduate assistantships for the academic yearbeginning in the fall semester, application materials should be received no later than March 1.

Program Requirements for Master of Science in Marine ScienceA total of 34 hours of graduate level courses (18 hours of 600 level or higher) with a minimum GPAof 3.0 must be completed in order to fulfill the Master of Science degree requirements. All enteringgraduate students must complete the four core courses, generally by the end of their first year inresidence. Students advance to candidacy for the M.S. degree by completing all the core courseswith a grade of B or better, successfully passing the department qualifying comprehensiveexamination (administered after the core courses are completed), and completing a thesisprospectus. A graduate student can accumulate no more than two Cs. Other program courserequirements include six (6) hours of Thesis and at least one (1) hour of Seminar in Marine Science.The required courses account for 24 of the total 34 hours; the remaining 10 hours (coursesnumbered 600 and above) must be chosen by the student (after consultation with the student’sadviser) from a list of elective courses approved by the department. More information on MarineScience degree requirements and additional course listings can be obtained by writing to thedepartment chair.


Required Courses

HoursMAR 501 Biological Oceanography.......................................................................................................3MAR 501L Biological Oceanography Laboratory ...................................................................................1MAR 541 Marine Chemistry .................................................................................................................3MAR 541L Marine Chemistry Laboratory ..............................................................................................1MAR 561 Physical Oceanography..........................................................................................................3MAR 561L Physical Oceanography Laboratory.......................................................................................1MAR 581 Geological Oceanography......................................................................................................3MAR 581L Geological Oceanography Laboratory ..................................................................................1MAR 689 Seminar in Marine Science ...................................................................................................2MAR 698 Thesis .....................................................................................................................................6

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Program Requirements for Master of Science in Hydrographic ScienceThe M.S. degree in Hydrographic Science is a non-thesis degree program. A total of 36 semester hoursof graduate level courses (18 hours of 600 level or higher) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 must becompleted to fulfill the Master of Science in Hydrographic Science degree requirements. Student mustalso take a comprehensive examination. A graduate student can accumulate no more than two Cs.

Students admitted to the M.S. in Hydrographic Science degree program are required to complete aset of core courses. There are a total of 27 semester hours of required core course work. There is aset of three elective courses. Each degree-seeking student must take at least one of these 3-hourelective courses. All students admitted to the M.S. degree program in Hydrographic Science mustchoose from one of two Options at the time they are admitted to the program. Successful completionof either Option I or Option II, in addition to passing all the required and elective courses, willconstitute the completion of degree requirements. Option I is designed for those student who wish tocomplete a more practical field-oriented degree program. Option II is designed for student who wishto complete a more theoretical and classroom-oriented program and involves completion of aCapstone Review project, usually consisting of, but not limited to, an extended literature review ofan appropriate Hydrographic Science topic.


Required Courses (Options I and II)

HoursHYD 600 Classical Geodesy...................................................................................................................4HYD 601 Hydrographic Data Management ...........................................................................................2HYD 602 Marine Geology for Hydrographers ......................................................................................2HYD 603 Law and Policy for Hydrographic Science ............................................................................1HYD 604 Satellite Geodesy and Positioning ..........................................................................................3HYD 605 Applied Bathymetry ...............................................................................................................3HYD 606 Nautical Cartography and GIS ...............................................................................................3MAR 561 Physical Oceanography..........................................................................................................3MAR 667 Waves and Tides ....................................................................................................................3MAR 668 Applied Ocean Acoustics.......................................................................................................3

Approved Elective..................................................................................................................3

Option I Required Courses

HoursHYD 608 Practical Hydrographic Science .............................................................................................2HYD 609 Nautical Science .....................................................................................................................1HYD 610 Hydrographic Science Field Project ......................................................................................3

Option II Required Courses

HoursHYD 696 Capstone Review....................................................................................................................3HYD 601 Approved Elective ..................................................................................................................3

Doctor of Philosophy ProgramThe College’s Department of Marine Science offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Science withspecialization in a wide range of marine science fields, including biological, geological and physicaloceanography, and marine chemistry. Other areas of specialization numerical ocean modeling. ThePh.D. program emphasizes excellence in research. Qualified students holding either a bachelor’s ormaster’s degree in a relevant field of science, mathematics, or computer science are encouraged toapply for admission to the Ph.D. program.

Students must meet the general requirements set forth in the Graduate Bulletin of the University ofSouthern Mississippi. The Ph.D. in Marine Science requires eighty-four (84) graduate hoursbeyond the bachelor’s degree or fifty-four (54) graduate hours beyond the master’s degree.


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Admission RequirementsIn addition to the general admission and academic requirements for all graduate programs as setforth in this Bulletin, regular admission to the Ph.D. program in Marine Science requires successfulcompletion of the Graduate Record Examination and a high grade point average for the last twoyears of undergraduate study as well as a 3.50 GPA on previous graduate study. Successfulapplicants have highly competitive scores and have a grade point average of 3.0 or above forundergraduate work and 3.5 on previous graduate study. Also required are three letters ofrecommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study andshould be sent to the department or school. A letter of intent should also be sent to the departmentchair expressing personal academic and research goals. A minimum score of 560 is required on theTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants whose native language is other thanEnglish. For students wishing to be considered for graduate assistantships for the academic yearbeginning in the fall semester, application materials should be received by the department no laterthan March 1.

Program RequirementsRequired Courses

HoursMAR 501 Biological Oceanography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MAR 501L Biological Oceanography Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1MAR 541 Marine Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MAR 541L Marine Chemistry Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1MAR 561 Physical Oceanography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MAR 561L Physical Oceanography Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1MAR 581 Geological Oceanography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3MAR 581L Geological Oceanography Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1MAR 689 Seminar in Marine Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2MAR 898 Dissertation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Approved Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12*

*MAR 691, MAR 791 - Directed Research in Marine Science, MAR 697, MAR 797- IndependentStudy and Research, MAR 698 - Thesis and MAR 898 - Dissertation, do not count toward thistwelve (12) credit hour approved elective requirement for the Ph.D. The above courses account forforty-two (42) of the total fifty-four (54) hours (students entering with a master’s degree) or eighty-four (84) hours (students entering with a bachelor’s degree) required for the Ph.D. Course listingsfor the additional 12-42 required hours can be obtained by writing to the department chair.

Other Requirements1. The student is required to pass an oral and/or written qualifying examination.

2. Research Tool(s). The Ph.D. program requires (a) proficiency in two of the following languages: French,

German, Russian, or Spanish, or (b) proficiency in one language and in statistics or computer science, or

3. Selection and approval of a suitable research problem.

4. The student is required to pass an oral and/or written comprehensive examination to determine the

student’s comprehension of course material and the student’s ability to pursue the proposed research.

5. Completion and successful defense of a scholarly dissertation based on the student’s original research.

6. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.7. Residency. Students must meet the residency requirements specified in the Bulletin.8. Continuous Enrollment

Summer Academic Program at GCRLCollege of Marine SciencesGulf Coast Research LaboratoryP.O. Box 7000Ocean Springs, MS 39566-7000(228) 872-4201

The College of Marine Sciences (COMS) offers a selection of accelerated, field-oriented, graduateand undergraduate courses during the summer at its Ocean Springs campus, the Gulf CoastResearch Laboratory (GCRL).


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Summer courses at GCRL are listed in this Bulletin under Coastal Sciences (COA), Marine Science(MAR), and Biological Sciences (BSC) and, where appropriate, are cross-listed by Geology,Chemistry, and Science and Mathematics Education. Summer courses are available for graduatecredit. Graduate students may also conduct thesis, dissertation, and directed research at GCRLunder the supervision of faculty in the College of Marine Sciences (CMS).

AdmissionStudents are admitted to Summer Program courses on the basis of academic performance andcredentials. Students are asked to apply directly to COMS/GCRL for admission to the acceleratedsummer courses so that their records can be reviewed for admission. Admissions will be made on acompetitive basis, with a limited number of seats held open for general registration during theSOAR program to accommodate the Marine Science and Coastal Sciences graduate degreeprograms and the Marine Biology undergraduate degree program within USM. Contact the Officeof Student Services, College of Marine Sciences, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, P.O. Box 7000,Ocean Springs, MS 39566-7000 for application materials. The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory isaffiliated with 65 colleges and universities whose students participate in the summer academicprogram on a competitive basis at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applications foradmission to the COMS/GCRL summer academic program are accepted beginning the second weekof January. Decisions on admission to Summer Program courses will be made during the last weekof March. Date of application is used to award space in cases where academic credentials aresimilar; early application to the program is prudent.

Course LoadsThe summer academic program courses are offered during two 5-week terms. Because courses aretaught at an accelerated pace, i.e., an entire semester of lecture and laboratory is taught in fiveweeks, a student is allowed to enroll in only one course each term. Students are able to earn up totwelve (12) semester hours credit during the summer. Classes meet each weekday with particulartimes scheduled for field trips, classroom instruction, and laboratory work.

Housing/Meals for the Summer ProgramHousing is available on campus in an air-conditioned dormitory (double occupancy). The dininghall serves three meals daily to dormitory residents. Commuters may also purchase meals oncampus for a modest cost.

FeesApplication Feet ....................................................................................................................................$ 50.00Housing and Meals .............................................................................................................$ 130.00 per weekTuition ..............................................................................................See “Schedule of Fees” in this Bulletin.

Students pay fees directly to GCRL. Fees are subject to change without prior notice.

CalendarApplication Deadline ....................................................................................................................May 1, 2002First summer term begins ..........................................................................................................May 28, 2002Second summer term begins .........................................................................................................July 1, 2002Summer session ends................................................................................................................August 2, 2002

Department of Biological SciencesFrank R. Moore, ChairDepartment of Biological SciencesHattiesburg, MS 39406(601) 266-4746

The University offers both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in BiologicalSciences with an emphasis in Marine Biology. College faculty participate in these degree programs.See the Department of Biological Sciences section of this Bulletin for admission and programrequirements.

College of NursingGraduate Degrees2002-2003

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College of NursingMarie Farrell, DeanBonnie Lee Harbaugh, Assistant Dean, Graduate ProgramsHattiesburg, MS 39406-5095(601) 266-5445Anderson, Bender*, Bowman, Brock, Butts, Chatham, Copeland, Coyne, Daggett, Douglas, Farrell, Harbaugh,Harrison, Hartman, Haspeslagh, Huch*, Janes, , Lewis*, Lundy, Martin*, Mignor, Rachel*, Reinert, Smith,Walley*


MissionThe College of Nursing provides educational programs to prepare professional practitioners in thediscipline of nursing for diverse populations; promotes service activities to the community, nursingprofession, and The University; and fosters research and scholarly activities to expand nursingknowledge and practice. The curricula prepare the beginning generalist in professional nursing andthe advanced practitioner for leadership in health care systems.

The faculty envision the College of Nursing as an academic entity in which a diversified body ofundergraduate and graduate students are prepared as expert nursing professionals and are able tothink critically and provide leadership at various levels in their fields of practice. The College isviewed as a center for the development of new knowledge and improved forms of practice fornursing.

The faculty envision that the College of Nursing of The University of Southern Mississippi will bedistinguished as:1. a statewide and regional center for nursing education, practice expertise, and leadership;

2. a center of academic excellence grounded in the most innovative nursing education and the most advancedresearch;

3. a provider of regional health initiatives to promote and maintain the health care of citizens; and

4. a center of doctoral education in nursing for the state.

Organization and AdministrationThe College of Nursing offers programs at three sites- Hattiesburg, the Gulf Coast, and Meridian.The Dean of the College of Nursing is responsible for the implementation of programs on all sites.There are campus coordinators at Meridian and the Gulf Coast who coordinate scheduling andstudent admission and advisement at these sites. The Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs isresponsible for admission and advisement of graduate students on the Hattiesburg campus.

Master of Science in Nursing Degree ProgramThe College of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with specializationin Adult Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing ServiceAdministration, Psychiatric Nursing, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

The purposes of the master's program in nursing are to provide study in advanced nursing practiceand role development, and to provide a foundation for doctoral study.

Admission RequirementsThe College of Nursing adheres to the University policies with regard to the admission of graduatestudents. In a limited number of cases, conditional admission may be granted to applicants who donot meet the minimum requirements. Members of all under represented groups are stronglyencouraged to apply. In addition to meeting The University requirements for admission to graduatestudy, the master's program applicant must have:

1. graduated from a baccalaureate program accredited by the National League for Nursing AccreditingCommission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,

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4. physical assessment skills,

5. submitted scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),

6. unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license,

7. proof of immunization against the Hepatitis B virus,

8. current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate,

9. a yearly tuberculosis (TB) skin test,

10. proof of a recent health examination, and

11. submission of three letters of reference from employers, supervisors, teachers, or others who arequalified to assess the student’s academic ability and readiness for graduate study. The letters shouldbe sent to the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs in the College of Nursing.

Exceptions to the above criteria must be approved by the Assistant Dean for the Graduate Program,the Dean of the College of Nursing, and the Dean of the Graduate School.

In addition to the above requirements, students who select the Family Nurse Practitioner Programmust also submit a separate application to the College of Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee by March 1for consideration for the fall class.

Academic ProgressionA student must maintain a 3.0 grade point average each semester and may not earn more than onegrade of C in one course in the program of study. Failure to meet this requirement will result indenial of progression in the graduate nursing program.

Additional Requirements

Students enrolled in any laboratory course must adhere to agency guidelines and must maintain theirnursing license to practice throughout the program of study. Students must purchase liabilityinsurance through The University. The insurance fee will be charged for each semester the studentis enrolled in a clinical course at the time of registration. NP students will be expected to purchasephysical assessment equipment.


Forty-five (45) to fifty-four (54) credit hours are required to complete the program: 21 hours in thecore and 24 to 33 hours in the area of emphasis, including clinical courses, guided electives, andsupport courses. A comprehensive exam is required.

Depending upon enrollment and resources, all nursing emphases may not be available at theHattiesburg, Gulf Coast, and Meridian campuses. The master’s programs on the Gulf Park andMeridian campuses are offered on alternate weekends.


Emphasis Areas

Students may select from the following emphasis areas:

Adult Health NursingRequired courses: NSG 646, 647, 648/648L, 640/640L, 641/641L and electives

Community Health Nursing Required courses: NSG 621, 622/622L, 623/623L, and electives

Family Nurse Practitioner Required courses: NSG 646, 647, 648/648L, 661/661L, 662/662L, 663/663L, 664L, MTC 601

Nursing Service AdministrationRequired courses: NSG 612, 618/618L, 619, 679L, and electives

Psychiatric NursingRequired courses: NSG 630, 631/631L, 632/632L, 633/633L, and electives

Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerRequired Courses: NSG 630, 631/631L, 632/632L, 633/633L, 634L, 646, 647, 648/648L

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Core Courses: HoursGraduate Level Statistics Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3NSG 600 Issues in Nursing and Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3NSG 601 Theory Development in Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3NSG 603 Nursing Research I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3NSG 604 Nursing Research II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3NSG 698 Thesis or NSG 691 Project and Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Master of Science in Nursing for Graduates of Diploma and Associate Degree ProgramsIn keeping with its commitment to excellence and leadership in nursing, the College of Nursingoffers a Master of Science in Nursing degree designed for nurses holding an Associate Degree(ADN) or a Diploma in Nursing. ADN or Diploma nurses may complete the degree requirements intwo to two and one half (2-2 1/2) years of full time study. With this plan, students do not receivethe Baccalaureate degree, but after completing prerequisites they may proceed with the graduatelevel courses. Students may elect to pursue the program of study on a part time basis. Studentsselect an emphasis area on admission.

Admission Requirements1. An Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for

Nursing Accreditation Commission,

2. evidence of an unencumbered Registered Nurse License,

3. an overall GPA of 2.75 required for admission,

4. a minimum of a C grade in each course applicable to the nursing curriculum (only one natural science

course may be repeated once),

5. a GPA of 3.0 in all nursing courses,

6. proof of immunization against the Hepatitis B virus,

7. proof of recent health examination,

8. tuberculosis skin test yearly,

9. current CPR certification,

10. submission of scores of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),

11. Three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for

graduate study sent to the College of Nursing.


The generic Master of Science in Nursing degree requires a minimum of 94 undergraduate credithours that include 30 hours of credit for lower division nursing courses. Credit is awarded followingsuccessful completion of NSG 403. The student must complete 22 hours of upper division nursingcourses with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Students declare their emphasis area at the time of admissionto the program. All candidates for the degree must complete a minimum of 45 semester hours ofcourse work leading to the Master of Science in Nursing Degree. Students seeking admission to theFamily Nurse Practitioner Program must meet the additional requirements for admission andcomplete a minimum of 52 semester hours of course work. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner studentsmust complete a minimum of fifty-four (54) semester hours of coursework. Academic progressionpolicies are the same for all master's degree students. A comprehensive exam is required. Thestudents must complete the entire program of study in order to receive a degree.


Financial AssistanceTraineeships/scholarships may be available from federal and state funding sources depending on theselected area of study and availability of funding in any given year. Financial assistance also isavailable from the Financial Aid Office of The University. Funding resources are subject to change,and pay-back clauses may be part of the funding agreement.


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Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology:The College of Nursing participates in the Interdisciplinary Gerontology Minor offered with theCollege of Health and Human Sciences. A designated faculty adviser in the College assists interestedstudents in completing the requirements for that minor. Specific requirements and courses availablefor the minor can be found in the Health and Human Sciences section of this Bulletin.

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

The College collaborates with the College of Health and Human Sciences offering a GraduateCertificate in Gerontology for those who need additional or specialized training, but who do notwish to pursue a master’s degree, or for current USM graduate student who wish to receive morethan a minor degree. A Graduate Certificate in Gerontology will provide students and professionalsan opportunity to broaden their theoretical knowledge of aging, the aged and the policy makingprocess, keep abreast of changes in the field, meet new educational requirements for their jobs, orprepare for a new position. Specific requirements and courses available for the certificate are in theHealth and Human Sciences section of this Bulletin.

Doctor of Philosophy DegreeThe purpose of the doctor of philosophy degree in nursing is to prepare scholars with expertise inselected, substantive areas who will contribute to the science and practice of nursing throughsystematic inquiry and theory development. Graduates will be prepared to meet state, regional, andnational needs for doctorally prepared faculty in schools of nursing and other leadership positions inhealth related organizations.

The College has a collaborative program with the University of Mississippi Medical Center Schoolof Nursing. Each University grants its own degree, but there are common admission requirementsand a common core of courses which may be taken on either campus. Each institution has different,selected fields of study.

Admission Criteria

Application for admission to the program must be completed by March 1 of the year students seekfall admission. Admission to the doctoral programs depends upon sufficient enrollment, Universityresources, and qualifications of applicants. Students will be selected for admission to the programbased on the following criteria:

1. graduation from a Master's program in nursing with a practice focus accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,

2. evidence of current unencumbered licensure to practice professional nursing,3. three letters of reference, including two from doctorally prepared nurses and one from a current or

recent employer, that speak to the applicant's intellectual ability, academic potential, and professional achievement; the letters should be sent to the college,

4. evidence of communication skills,5. a 3.50 grade point average on all previous graduate work,6. satisfactory scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record

Examinations (GRE), and7. an interview (personal or telephone) with one or more faculty members.

Academic Progression

A series of examinations and procedures mark the student's progression in the Ph.D. program.

1. Selection of a Doctoral Program Committee and Filing Academic Program of Study,2. A Comprehensive Examination administered after all major course work has been completed,3. Selection of a dissertation committee which will oversee the student's work toward the degree,4. A final Oral Examination (dissertation defense) which covers the dissertation research and related

fields is administered at the completion of the dissertation,5. Fulfillment of the residency requirement, which may be met by continuous enrollment of

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CurriculumCommon Core—14-15 Semester hours

Course SemesterHoursPhilosophy of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Theory Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Quantitative Research Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Qualitative Research Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Advanced Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

USM College of Nursing Core(in addition to the common core)—18 Semester Hours

Course SemesterHoursTheory Development II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Advanced Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Instrument Development and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Issues in Bioethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Issues in Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Introduction to Nursing and Health Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Emphasis Areas

Students may select one of the three major emphasis areas: ethics, leadership, or policy analysisfrom which to complete 21 semester hours of study. Students will register for 9-12 semester hoursin their fields of study and 9-12 hours of courses that will support their emphasis areas from otherschools and departments in the University.

Emphasis Areas

Students must take 9-12 semester hours in the selected emphasis area:

EthicsNSG 721, 722, 723, 724LeadershipNSG 741, 742, 743, 744, 745Policy AnalysisNSG 761, 762, 763, 764

A total of 12 semester hours is allotted for the Dissertation research. Each semester the student isenrolled in non-nursing courses, the student must also enroll in NSG 792 (Special Topics in NursingCommonalities) for one semester hour.

Research Tools

The following courses meet the research tools requirements for the College:

NSG 710 - 3 hrs.NSG 711 - 3 hrs.NSG 712 - 3 hrs.Advanced Statistics - 3 hrs.

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Master’s LevelSchool of Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology Master of ScienceWorkforce Training and Development Master of Science

Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Master of ScienceBiological Sciences Emphasis Environmental Biology EmphasisMarine Biology EmphasisMicrobiology EmphasisMolecular Biology Emphasis

Chemistry and BiochemistryChemistry Master of Science

Biochemistry EmphasisChemistry Emphasis

Computer Scienceand Statistics

Computer Science Master of ScienceComputational Science EmphasisComputer Science Emphasis

Geology Geology Master of Science

MathematicsMathematics Master of Science

Computational Science EmphasisMathematics Emphasis

Medical Technology Medical Technology Master of Science

Physics and Astronomy Physics Master of ScienceComputational Science Emphasis Physics EmphasisPolymer Physics Emphasis

School of Polymers andHigh Performance Materials

Polymer Science Master of ScienceScience and

Mathematics Education Science Education Master of ScienceBiology Education EmphasisChemistry Education EmphasisEarth Science Education EmphasisPhysics Education Emphasis

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Scientific Computing Doctor of Philosophy

Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Doctor of PhilosophyBiological Sciences EmphasisEnvironmental Biology EmphasisMarine Biology EmphasisMicrobiology EmphasisMolecular Biology Emphasis

Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry Doctor of PhilosophyBiochemistry EmphasisChemistry Emphasis

School of Polymers andHigh Performance Materials Polymer Science and Engineering Doctor of Philosophy

Science and Mathematics Education Science Education Doctor of Education

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College of Science andTechnologyRobert Y. Lochhead, DeanC. Howard Heiden, Senior Associate DeanR. D. Ellender, Associate DeanHattiesburg, MS 39406-5165(601 266-4883

The College of Science and Technology offers degrees as outlined on the previous two pages.Please check each department/school section for specific admission, course, and graduationrequirements as well as for descriptions of areas of specialization. In addition, present andprospective students should consult earlier sections of this Bulletin for the general Graduate Schoolrequirements and regulations that apply to all graduate programs and degrees.

The Center for Science and Mathematics Education, in cooperation with the Departments ofBiological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Coastal Sciences, Computer Science & Statistics,Geology, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Medical Technology, and Physics & Astronomy offers theM.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Mathematics Education with areas of specializationas indicated in the college’s graduate degrees listing. These units also cooperate with the College ofEducation and Psychology to offer the course work to support the M.Ed. and Ed.D. in SecondaryEducation with various science and mathematics specialization areas.

The College offers an interdisciplinary minor in Environmental Science. Interested students mayobtain a listing of the available courses from the chair of their department or graduate committee.

The faculty of the College of Science and Technology have organized numerous specialized centersand institutes, several of which address interdisciplinary issues. Brief descriptions of the principalones follow.

Center for Macromolecular Photochemistryand PhotophysicsDavid Creed, CoordinatorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5043(601) 266-4714

This Center was established in 1992 to promote closer cooperation and synergism amongst thosefaculty interested in the technologically important area of polymer photochemistry. The Center hasmainly a coordinating function, particularly in such activities as inviting visiting speakers to thecampus, continuing a program of in-house seminars and research discussions, promoting ties withindustry, facilitating cooperative research projects, and purchasing and maintaining commonresearch equipment. In 1995, the Center received funding from the National Science FoundationEPSCoR program for development activities including support of student research and visits byexternal seminar speakers and consultants. Faculty from the Departments of Chemistry andBiochemistry, Physics and Astronomy, and the School of Polymers and High PerformanceMaterials currently participate in Center activities.

Center for Molecular and Cellular BiosciencesGordon Cannon, CoordinatorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5043(601) 266-4221

The Center is composed of scientists with expertise in the disciplines of biochemistry,microbiology, molecular biology and molecular genetics. The Center facilitates research in theseareas by means of a weekly Journal Club, which reviews the current literature, and theDistinguished Scientists Seminar Series, which brings world-renowned researchers to theHattiesburg campus. In addition, the Center provides a forum for interaction among graduate and


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undergraduate students working in the laboratories of the participating faculty. Faculty currentlyassociated with the Center are members of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry andBiochemistry, Polymer Science, and Psychology.

Institute of Environmental ScienceCyndi Gaudet, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5137(601) 266-4896

The Institute of Environmental Science assembles teams of researchers from all disciplines asneeded to undertake applied research in the areas of environmental studies and renewable energyresources. Providing environmental expertise to the community is another major function of theInstitute.

Institute for Formulation ScienceRobert Y. Lochhead, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-0076(601) 266-4868

The Institute for Formulation Science supports and coordinates research in formulation science. TheInstitute is an integral part of the College of Science and Technology and functions in concert withthe School of Polymers and High Performance Materials.

Mississippi Polymer InstituteJames Evans, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-0003(601) 266-4607

The Mississippi Polymer Institute was authorized by the Mississippi Legislature in 1983. Thepurpose of the Institute is to conduct research designed to support the rapidly growing polymerindustry in Mississippi by building the infrastructure and providing technical assistance. TheInstitute is an integral part of the College of Science and Technology and functions in concert withthe School of Polymers and High Performance Materials.

School of Engineering Technology R. A. Cade, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5137(601) 266-4895/4896Adams, Ali, Anderson, Annulis, Applin, Baker, Blessé, Cade, Coates, Daughtry*, Endt, Fletcher, Gaudet,Heiden, Herrod, Houston, Huffman, Johnsey, Kemp, Krohn, Leybourne, Lipscomb, Marchman, Mathis,Mitchell,* Neal, Vajpayee, Wilder


Master of Science in Engineering TechnologyThe School of Engineering Technology offers a program leading to the Master of Science inEngineering Technology with specialization in Construction, Electronics/Computer Systems,Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Visualization, Workforce Training andDevelopment, and Environmental Compliance and Safety. The degree can be obtained throughresearch thesis, significant project, or coursework options. Advanced study in industrial use ofcomputers includes Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM),Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), construction scheduling and estimating, robotics, andvirtual reality design computing. Electronics and computer systems courses focus upon theintroduction and implementation of state-of-the-art technology. Students are encouraged to developdegree plans that include technical electives in management, computer science, mathematics,environmental science, and related academic disciplines to prepare themselves for leadership rolesin high technology industries.


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Admission RequirementsFor regular admission, students must have an undergraduate degree from an ABET accreditedprogram or from a closely related program and a minimum 2.75 GPA. Students must submit testscores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test(GMAT) and two (2) letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from personsqualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the departmentor school. Students whose native language is not English must achieve a TOEFL score of 575 ormore.

Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not meet requirements for regularadmission. Students admitted on a conditional basis may be required to complete additional coursework and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the first nine hours of graduate courses 500 level orabove or on all courses taken when meeting this nine (9) hour requirement in order to be grantedregular admission.

Program RequirementsIn addition to the degree requirements established by the Graduate School, students earning theMaster of Science in Engineering Technology must satisfy the degree requirements listed below.

1. Students must select a degree option (thesis, project, or coursework) and develop a degree plan tobe approved by a faculty adviser and the School of Engineering Technology Graduate Coordinatorprior to the completion of more than nine hours of graduate work.(a) Thesis Option: The thesis is intended to be a scholarly piece of research designed to expand

the student’s education in an area of engineering technology. This research must be conductedand defended before the student’s graduate committee, and the final thesis report accepted bythe USM Graduate Reader and the USM Graduate School. The thesis, when completed,receives six (6) graduate hours. The thesis option requires 30 hours total: 6 hours of thesis,and 24 additional hours (18 hours must be at the 600 level or higher). Students who elect toprepare a thesis should enroll in ENT 691, ENT 697, and ENT 698. Students are stronglyencouraged to publish their work in engineering technology journals.

(b) Project Outline: The project is also intended to be a scholarly piece of research. The projectmust be conducted, written up, and defended before the student’s graduate committee. Theproject is worth 3 graduate hours. The project option requires 33 hours total: 3 hours ofproject, and 30 additional hours (18 hours must be at the 600 level or higher). Students whoselect the project option should enroll in ENT 699 for project credit. Students are stronglyencouraged to present their project work at engineering technology conferences.

(c) Coursework Option: The coursework option requires 36 hours total of which 18 hours mustbe 600 level or higher.

2. During the first year of graduate study, students must select a Graduate Committee comprised ofthree members of which two must be members of the graduate faculty of the School ofEngineering Technology.

3. Students must perform satisfactorily on a comprehensive examination which is required forgraduation. This exam is normally administered during the final semester of graduate work.

4. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on all graduate courses completed.5. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Master of Science in Workforce Training and DevelopmentThe School of Engineering Technology offers a program leading to the Master of Science inWorkforce Training and Development. The program emphasizes both the research and theoryframework as well as the practical application of workforce learning and performance. The goal ofthe Workforce Training and Development master’s program is to prepare students to improvehuman performance, balance individual and organizational needs, build knowledge capital withinthe organization, and improve on investment return. Students learn to think strategically to designand develop interventions that will positively impact workplace learning and performance. Thisprogram is designed to expand instructional opportunities beyond traditional boundaries. In additionto the traditional delivery of on-campus classes, some classes for this program are offered in aflexible format such as short courses, online courses, project-based courses, and coursework thatcombines electronic and campus-based delivery.

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Program Requirements1. In addition to the degree requirements established by the Graduate School (30 hours with 18 hours

at the 600 level), students earning the Master of Science in Workforce Training and Developmentmust satisfy the degree requirements listed below.

2. Students must complete a project and develop a degree plan to be approved by a faculty adviserand the Workforce Training and Development Coordinator prior to the completion of more thannine hours of graduate work.

3. Students must satisfactorily complete 21 hours of core courses. These courses are determined afterreview of the student’s application materials.

4. During the first year of graduate study, students must select a Graduate Committee comprised ofthree members of which two must be members of the graduate faculty of the School ofEngineering Technology.

5. Students must perform satisfactorily on a comprehensive examination which is required forgraduation. This exam is normally administered during the final semester of graduate work.

6. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on all graduate courses completed.7. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

School of Mathematical SciencesGrayson H. Rayborn, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5165(601) 266-4739

The School of Mathematical Sciences comprises the Departments of Computer Science andStatistics, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy. In addition to the degree programs offered bythe departments separately, they cooperate through the School of Mathematical Sciences to offermaster’s degrees with emphasis in computational science and the Doctor of Philosophy in ScientificComputing.

Master of Science Program–Emphasis in Computational ScienceStudents must be admitted to one of the three departments in the School according to theiradmission requirements.Students seeking this emphasis for a M.S. degree from any of the threeparticipating departments will complete the common core by taking three of the four courses fromeach of the following departmental offerings:

Computer Science and Statistics MathematicsCSC 513 Algorithms MAT 560 Numerical AnalysisCSS 515 Mathematical Statistics I MAT 605 Ordinary Differential Equations CSC 625 Computer Graphics MAT 606 Partial Differential EquationsCSC 636 Modeling and SimulationMAT 610 Numerical Linear Algebra

Physics and AstronomyPHY 551 Physical Applications of the Fourier TransformPHY 555 Fluid DynamicsPHY 603 Statistical PhysicsPHY 606 Methods of Mathematical Physics

The student must complete an additional nine (9) semester hours in the department which awardsthe degree as well as meet other requirements imposed by that department. To determine which nine(9) semester hours are needed and what other degree requirements must be met, the student shouldconsult the department from which he or she wishes to receive the degree. The student must have a3.0 GPA to graduate.


Doctor of Philosophy in Scientific ComputingGrayson H. Rayburn, Interim Director of the Center for Computational ScienceHattiesburg, MS 39406-10057(601) 266-6516A. Ali, D. Ali, Betounes, Burgess, Cade, Caveny, Cobb, Ding, Henry, Holyer*, Kolibal, Lee, Miller, Nagurney,Pandey, Paprzycki, Perkins, Rayborn, Seyfarth, Walls, Whitehead, Xie


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Admission RequirementsStudents expecting regular admission to the program should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree incomputer science, mathematics, physics, or a closely related field and possess a grade point average ofat least 3.5 on all graduate work attempted. Prospective students should submit scores from theGeneral section of the Graduate Record Examination and two letters of recommendation from personsqualified to assess the students readiness for doctoral study. Letters should be sent to the school.

Program RequirementsA minimum of eighty-four (84) graduate semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree or fifty-four(54) graduate semester hours beyond the master’s is required for the degree. Students are expectedto possess a reasonable proficiency at the undergraduate level in computer science, mathematics,and physics. Students not proficient may be required to take additional courses. All students in theprogram are required to complete a core curriculum consisting of the following courses:

SC 710 Computational Methods for Physical SystemsSC 720 Mathematics for Scientific Computing ISC 721 Mathematics for Scientific Computing IISC 730 Parallel AlgorithmsSC 740 Seminar (must be taken twice)

Other course requirements depend upon individual needs and are selected with the advice of thestudent’s research director and doctoral committee.

Research Tool(s). See program coordinator for specific details.

Residency. Students must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin.


Other RequirementsStudents must meet the requirements of the Graduate School of the University of SouthernMississippi. They are required, additionally, to pass a comprehensive examination covering the corecurriculum, to submit a formal prospectus (research proposal) that has been approved by thedoctoral committee, and to present an acceptable copy of the dissertation to the doctoral committeeat least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the defense of the dissertation. This defense will takeplace at an advertised research seminar, open to members of the University community. (SeeDissertation Deadline Schedule in front section of this Bulletin.)

The Comprehensive and Qualifying ExaminationsTo remain in good standing in the program each student, upon completion of the core curriculum,must take and pass a comprehensive examination. The examination, which is administered in thespring and fall of each year, consists of three sections covering the three corresponding areas of thecore curriculum, and is prepared by a committee of scientific computing faculty. Students mustregister for the examination two months prior to the examination date and will have one, and onlyone, additional opportunity to pass the examination, retaking only those sections of the examinationwhich they failed to pass at the first sitting. The opportunity to try the examination a second timemust be exercised no later than the corresponding semester in the year immediately following thefirst attempt. Students failing to pass all sections of the examination after the second try will bedismissed from the program.

The qualifying examination is prepared by each student’s graduate committee and is designed todetermine whether or not the student is qualified to embark on dissertation research.

Department of Biological SciencesFrank R. Moore, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5018(601) 266-4748G. Anderson, Beckett, Bellipanni, Biesiot, Cotten, Curry, Davis, Ellender, Hairston, Howell, Kreiser, Luo,Matlack, Middlebrooks, Moore, Norris, Pessoney, Qualls, Ross, Santangelo, Scheetz, Shearer, Wang, Williams

The Department of Biological Sciences offers graduate degrees with emphases in EnvironmentalBiology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. BSC courses cross-listed as MARcourses are generally taught at the University’s Institute of Marine Sciences’ Gulf Coast Research


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laboratory (GCRL), Department of Coastal Sciences (COA) at Ocean Springs, MS. COA facultymay function as a student’s major professor.

Admission RequirementsGranting of regular admission to the Master of Science degree program or the Doctor of Philosophydegree program is based on several criteria, including but not limited to the following:

1. Undergraduate record (grade point average on undergraduate work in biological, chemical, andphysical sciences). Regular admission to the Master’s Degree Program requires a grade pointaverage of 3.0 or higher on relevant undergraduate courses and a minimum 2.75 or higher on thelast 60 hours of course work. Regular admission to the Doctoral Program requires a grade pointaverage of 3.5 or more on all previous graduate work.

2. Submission of results from the General section of the Graduate Record Examination. 3. A writing sample (essay), stating research interests and career goals (required of both master’s and

doctoral applicants). The department will not begin its review of an application until this statementis provided. The statement is used in two ways in the admissions process. It provides a sample ofthe applicant’s writing competency and communication skills, and it provides informationconcerning the compatibility of the applicant’s interests with departmental research interests.

4. Letters of recommendation. At least two letters of recommendation are required from personsqualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study. Applicants should arrange to havethese letters sent to the department. The department will not begin its review of an application untilletters of recommendation are provided.

Because more qualified applicants are received than can be accepted, admission to the department’sprogram is very selective.

Conditional admission to departmental programs is considered only for students who meet GraduateSchool standards for conditional admission and who are sponsored by a member of the faculty ofthe department. The sponsor must provide a written statement indicating willingness to serve as theapplicant’s major professor.

Applications for admission for the fall and spring semesters will be reviewed by February 15 andSeptember 15, respectively. All applications received after these dates will be considered if space isavailable, or will be placed in consideration for the next term. Applications for teachingassistantships will be considered beginning March 1.

Master of Science ProgramProgram RequirementsA minimum of thirty (30) graduate hours with a 3.0 GPA is required for this degree (18 hours mustbe at the 600 level or higher). Students must meet the general requirements set forth by the GraduateSchool of The University of Southern Mississippi. The following are major additional requirements:

1. Complete interviews with the Biological Sciences faculty by the end of the first semester.2. Arrange for a major professor or temporary faculty sponsor by the end of the second semester.3. Establish a three-member graduate thesis committee once a major professor and research area are chosen.4. Submit a research prospectus approved by the graduate thesis committee.5. Pass a written and/or oral comprehensive examination.6. Present an acceptable copy of a thesis to the graduate thesis committee ten days prior to a public

defense of the thesis at a research seminar presented at an advertised meeting. (See ThesisTimetable in front section of this Bulletin.)


Doctor of Philosophy ProgramProgram RequirementsA minimum of eighty-four (84) graduate hours beyond the bachelor’s degree or a minimum of fifty-four (54) graduate hours beyond the master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA is required. Students mustmeet the general requirements set forth by the Graduate School of the University of SouthernMississippi. The following are major additional requirements:

1. Arrange for a major professor or temporary faculty sponsor by the end of the second semester.2. Establish a five-member doctoral committee by the beginning of the third semester.


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3. The doctoral committee will consider the student’s academic record and interview the student at acommittee meeting to assess the student’s ability to pursue additional graduate work by the end ofthe third semester of enrollment. This assessment fulfills the requirement for a qualifyingexamination.

4. Establish a program of study by the end of the fourth semester of enrollment in the doctoral program.5. Research Tool(s). The research tool requirement is determined by the student’s Graduate Advisory

Committee and approved by the chair of the department.6. Pass a comprehensive examination consisting of written and oral sections that is administered by

the doctoral committee. The comprehensive examinations should be taken by the end of the thirdyear (sixth semester) of enrollment in the doctoral program.

7. Submit a formal prospectus (research proposal) to be approved by the doctoral committee.8. Present an acceptable copy of the dissertation to the doctoral committee ten days prior to a public

defense of the dissertation at a research seminar presented at an advertised meeting.9. Residency. Students must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin.10. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryRobert C. Bateman, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5043(601) 266-4701Bateman, A. Bedenbaugh*, J. Bedenbaugh, Butko, Cannon, Creed, Crum*, Evans, Fawcett, Griffin,Heinhorst, Howell, Huang, Khanna, McMurtrey, Minn*, Pojman, Wertz


Admission RequirementsApplicants wishing to enter either the Master of Science degree program or the Doctor ofPhilosophy degree program within the department must satisfy the requirements for the GraduateSchool. Among those factors considered in the admission decision are the GPA, submission of testscores on the GRE, and two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess thecandidate’s readiness for graduate study. Letters should be sent to the department. Students whosenative language is not English must achieve a score of 590 or above in the TOEFL exam.

Master of Science ProgramThe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers the Master of Science degree withspecialization in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, biochemistry, or chemistry education. TheM.S. programs jointly emphasize area course work and research/thesis.

Program RequirementsThe master’s program requires a minimum of thirty (30) hours with a 3.0 GPA (18 hours must be atthe 600 level or higher). Placement examinations to identify deficiencies and to indicate remedialstudies to remedy these deficiencies, participation in the seminar program, and a familiarity withcomputer programming are required for the M.S. degrees, along with specific but flexiblecoursework programs. Completion of a comprehensive examination in the student’s area ofspecialization is also required.


Doctor of Philosophy ProgramThe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree withspecialization in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, biochemistry, and chemical education. ThePh.D. programs emphasize excellence in research. Qualified students holding a bachelor of scienceare encouraged to enter directly into the doctoral program. Individuals who are adequately preparedmay take the qualifying examination at the beginning of their first semester of graduate work, but inno case can it be postponed beyond the second semester of graduate work.

Program RequirementsThe Ph.D. programs require eighty-four (84) graduate hours beyond the bachelor’s degree or fifty-four (54) graduate hours beyond the master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA. Specific course requirementsdepend upon individual needs and are selected with the advice of the student’s research director anddoctoral committee.


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Among other requirements are:

1. Completion and oral defense of a Research Prospectus;2. Completion of a Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination;3. Participation in the seminar program;4. Research Tool(s).

The student’s research director and doctoral committee will determine the research toolsrequirement, which is to be based on the student’s background and goals.

5. Completion of a substantial research project and successful oral defense of a dissertation.6. Residency. Students must meet the residency requirements specified in this Bulletin.7. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Department of Computer Science and StatisticsAdel Lofty Ali, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5106(601) 266-4949D. Ali, Bisland, Burge, Burgess, Cobb, Demetrion, Garraway, Hoffman, Miller, Nagurney, Rimes, Seyfarth,

The Department of Computer Science and Statistics offers the Master of Science degree in ComputerScience and a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science with an Emphasis in ComputationalScience. Requirements for the Emphasis in Computational Science and the Ph.D. in Scientific Computingmay be found in the School of Mathematical Sciences.

Master of Science Program in Computer ScienceFor the M.S. degree in Computer Science, a minimum of thirty-three (33) hours of graduate work isrequired. Of these hours at least 21 must be computer science courses (non-thesis/project) numbered600 or above. In addition a student will complete either a thesis (6 hours) or a project (3 hours) incomputer science. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

The master’s program is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of theoretical and appliedcomputer science which will allow the student to begin exploring special topics and state-of-the-artsubjects. It will prepare a student for advanced applications, development, and research positions inindustry or for doctoral level studies.

Admission RequirementsIn addition to meeting the entrance requirements set forth by the Graduate School of the University ofSouthern Mississippi, the student must be admitted by the departmental admissions committee on aregular or conditional basis. Students must submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination andtranscripts of all undergraduate work. During the past year, successful applicants have had a meanGPA of 3.43. Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation by professionals incomputer/computational science qualified to assess the student’s readiness for graduate study. Lettersshould be sent to the department. In addition, applicants are encouraged to submit additionalinformation which documents their potential for doing graduate work in computer/computationalscience. This would include industrial work experience and training and graduate work alreadycompleted. Students with minor deficiencies may be granted conditional admission.

For students who do not come from an undergraduate program where the courses clearly equatewith the USM courses, the graduate admissions committee will review a student’s transcript anddecide what, if any, deficiencies can be met with undergraduate courses. A student will not begranted regular admission to the computer/computational science graduate program until thosedeficiencies are met. See the general policies of the Graduate School for further requirements ofconditional admission for students.

Credit will NOT be given toward the master’s degree for any course taken to meet deficiencies,admission requirements, or for undergraduate prerequisite courses.

The student must select a three-person advisory committee. The chair of this committee must befrom the Department of Computer Science and Statistics (one member may be from outside theDepartment of Computer Science and Statistics)


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Program Requirements 1. Completion of prerequisites. A student applying for admission will normally have a B.S. degree

from a computer science or closely-related program. Minimum coursework required for admissionincludes the equivalent of CSC 101, 102, 203, 204, 205, 306, 307, 308, 414, and three coursesfrom among the following: CSC 305, 410, 411, 412, 413, and 415 (see the USM Undergraduateand Graduate Bulletins for course descriptions) and mathematics through integral calculus, basicprobability, discrete math, and linear algebra.

2. Completion of CSC 513 if the student has not completed CSC 413.3. Completion of 33 hours of graduate course work to include a set of core courses (CSC 616, CSC

623, CSC 626), and three courses from among the following: CSC 620, CSC 624, CSC 632, CSC633, and CSC 638. Students may substitute CSC 620 for CSC 616, in the set of core courses, ifthey have credit for the equivalent of CSC 415.

4. Satisfactory completion of a thesis (6 hours credit) or a project (3 hours credit).5. Satisfactory completion of a final comprehensive examination.6. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.7. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

M.S. in Computer Science with an Emphasis in Computational ScienceThe department also awards an M.S. degree with an emphasis in computational science. A degreeplan for this emphasis area must include a common core of courses taken from the departments ofComputer Science and Statistics, Mathematics, and Physics. Details on the common core arespecified in the computational science emphasis area listed under the School of MathematicalSciences. Nine (9) additional hours of Computer Science courses must be taken.

Admission Requirements See admissions requirements in the above section.


1. Completion of prerequisites. A student applying for admission will normally have a B.S. degreefrom a computer science, mathematics, physics, or closely-related program. Minimum courseworkrequired for admission includes the equivalent of CSC 101, CSC 102, CSC 307, MAT 385, MAT326, and PHY 351 or PHY 361.

2. Completion of at least 36 hours of graduate work with a 3.0 GPA (18 hours must be at the 600level or higher)

3. Completion of the Computational Science core courses listed under the School of MathematicalSciences in this Graduate Bulletin.

4. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination.5. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Department of GeologyGail S. Russell, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5044(601) 266-4526Dunn, Meylan, Orsi*, Patrick, Pope, Russell, Skilling


The Department of Geology offers a program leading to the Master of Science degree in Geology. Thecurriculum is designed to provide both a thorough understanding of geology as preparation for employmentas a professional geologist or for doctoral studies and to provide specialization in a selected area of research.The Department of Geology at The University of Southern Mississippi emphasizes both the importance of afield-based education and the application of new technologies to geologic investigations. The Department ofGeology collaborates with the Center for Science and Mathematics Education in programs leading to theM.S., Ph.D., and Ed.D. with an emphasis in Earth and Environmental Education.

Admissions Requirements

Admission is based on grade point average (GPA), letters of recommendation from personsqualified to assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study (letters should be sent to thedepartment), and submission of results on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Both theoverall GPA and a GPA calculated for courses (excluding special problems courses) in geology andother sciences, mathematics, computer science and statistics will be considered.


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Applicants who do not have degrees in geology will be considered for admission but will berequired to remedy any deficiencies, including geology field camp, compared to the coursesrequired for the B.S. in Geology at The University of Southern Mississippi. Students who are notadmitted as regular graduate students may be considered for conditional admission (minimum GPArequirements are in front section of this Bulletin).

Program RequirementsA minimum of thirty (30) graduate hours, including six (6) hours thesis credit, with a 3.0 GPA, isrequired. The remaining twenty-four hours must be graduate geology courses, excluding GLY 692“Special Problems in Geology” or similar arranged courses ,and must include at least 12 hours at the600 level, excluding thesis credit. Entering students are required to take two (2) hours of GLY 689“Seminar.”

During the first semester of full-time study, the student should identify a general area of thesisresearch and establish a thesis director and graduate committee. A thesis prospectus should beapproved by the graduate committee no later than the end of the second semester. A comprehensiveexam is required during the third semester. The student must complete an original research projectand submit and defend a thesis to receive the M.S. degree in Geology.


Department of MathematicsWallace Pye, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5045(601) 266-4289Betounes, Boyd, Contreras, Ding, Fay, Henry, Hornor, Joubert*, Kolibal, Lee, Piazza, Pye, Redfern, Ross, J.Thrash, Van Niekerk*, van Wyk, Xie


The Department of Mathematics offers the Master of Science degree with emphases in mathematicsand computational science. It also offers, through the Center for Computational Sciences, theDoctor of Philosophy degree in Scientific Computing with an emphasis in ComputationalMathematics and, through the Center for Science and Mathematics Education, the Doctor ofPhilosophy degree in Science Education with an emphasis in Mathematics.

Admission RequirementsRegular admission to the M.S. programs in mathematics requires that the applicant satisfy thegeneral admission and academic requirements for all M.S. programs at the University as set forth inthis Bulletin. In addition, in evaluating applications, the admission committee utilizes these criteria:

1. The undergraduate record indicates that the applicant satisfies the present undergraduaterequirements for a major in mathematics at the University of Southern Mississippi;

2. Applicants must include scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination(GRE);

3. The application includes three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess anapplicant’s readiness for graduate study (letters should be sent to the department) and a currentresume;

4. Applicants whose native language is not English must achieve a TOEFL score of 580 or more.

The department chair can recommend conditional admission for an applicant whose credentialsstrongly meet all regular admission requirements save one. This student must then meet allconditional admission requirements as set forth in this Bulletin as well as any additionalrequirements imposed by the chair.

Requirements Common to All Master of Science EmphasesBefore completing one semester of graduate work, the student should select a three-person advisorycommittee from the graduate faculty. The student, with the help of his or her academic adviser,should prepare an “Application for Approval of Graduate Program” form. The adviser willdistribute copies to the graduate faculty, the student’s advisory committee, the department chair, thedepartmental file, and the student. Subsequent changes in the program must be approved by thedepartment chair and all three committee members.


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Each candidate for the master’s degree will be expected to demonstrate mastery of subject matter onthe Master’s Comprehensive Examinations. These examinations consist of two parts: a writtenexamination and an oral examination. The written examination’s content is dependent on theprogram emphasis and thesis option. The oral examination may cover all course work, includingcourses taken as an undergraduate. These examinations must be successfully completed two weeksprior to graduation.

The student who desires to write a thesis must select a graduate faculty member who agrees to serveas thesis director. Prior to beginning the thesis, a student must submit (for approval to his or heradvisory committee) a prospectus, the guidelines for which are available in the departmental office.


M.S. in MathematicsProgram RequirementsThe student must enroll in the two-semester advanced calculus sequence at the graduate level at thebeginning of the graduate program if the equivalent of this sequence was not included in thestudent’s undergraduate preparation. Neither course can be used to satisfy any part of the minimumhour requirement for the master’s degree, and a grade of B or above must be earned in each of thetwo courses.

The following minimal requirements must be included in the program:

1. 33 hours of graduate course work beyond the equivalent of a USM undergraduate degree in mathematics.

2. 21 hours of courses numbered above 600.3. 18 hours of mathematics courses numbered above 600, which includes MAT 689 I and II

(Mathematics Seminar I and II).4. 3.0 GPA to graduate5. Comprehensive Examination

NOTE: Subject to approval of the department chair and the student’s advisory committee, anoutside minor consisting of 9 semester hours may be used as a portion of the 33-hour program.

Courses offered by the department are grouped into seven areas. The student should select a suitablebalance in at least three of these seven areas. The written exam will cover the content of two courses(selected by the advisory committee in consultation with the student) from each of the student’sthree areas of specialization. The student whose thesis prospectus has been approved need selectonly two areas of specialization (other than the one in which the thesis is written). The written examwill cover the content of two courses from each of these two areas. The oral examination will thenconsist primarily of a defense of the thesis.

Seven Specialty Areas1. Topology/Geometry: 572, 575, 601, 6832. Analysis: 536, 636, 6823. Algebra and Linear Algebra: 521, 523, 524, 526, 603, 610, 6814. Optimization and Numerical Analysis: 518, 519, 560, 561, 610, 6855. Real Analysis and Probability: 520, 641, 6426. Combinatorics and Graph Theory: 537, 539, 6297. Applied Analysis: 515, 517, 520, 605, 606, 684, 6858. Continuous Enrollment Requirement

M.S. in Mathematics with an Emphasis in ComputationalScience

Program RequirementsThis multidisciplinary degree program requires that the student complete a 27 hour core (threecourses from each of the three disciplines: computer science, mathematics, and physics) and anadditional 9 hours in mathematics. The student must enroll in the two-semester advanced calculussequence at the graduate level at the beginning of the graduate program if the equivalent of thissequence was not included in the student’s undergraduate preparation. Neither course can be used tosatisfy any part of the minimum hour requirement for the master’s degree, and a grade of B or abovemust be earned in each of the two courses. The student who has been awarded an assistantship mustalso include 6 hours of mathematics seminar in his or her program. These minimum requirementsare as follows:


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1. Core (27 hours) Please see the Center for Computational Sciences section of this Bulletin.2. MAT 689 I and II (Mathematics Seminar I and II) are required of those students who receive an

assistantship.3. MAT 561 (Numerical Analysis II) plus six additional hours to be chosen from: MAT 629, 684,

685, and the remaining MAT core course.4. 3.0 GPA to graduate5. Comprehensive Examination6. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

The master’s comprehensive exam will cover the content from six courses: MAT 560, 561; twocourses from MAT 605, 606, 685; and two courses from MAT 610, 629, 684.

Department of Medical TechnologyM. Jane Hudson, ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5134(601) 266-4908Beck, Hall, Hudson, Lux

Master of Science ProgramThe Master of Science in Medical Technology degree programs seek to provide the student withskills and knowledge for professional enhancement. Graduates of the programs may be candidatesfor positions as laboratory managers, education coordinators, hospital or college/university medicaltechnology faculty members, researchers, departmental supervisors, etc. The program is structuredto provide the student with an area of emphasis.

The Department of Medical Technology offers two programs leading to the Master’s degree in MedicalTechnology. One program is for the individual who possesses certification as a medical technologistfrom a recognized national certifying agency. This certification is an entrance requirement.

The second program is for the individual who does not hold certification as a medical technologistfrom a recognized national certifying agency. This program includes a medical technologypracticum that allows the individual to become eligible to take a national certification examination.To exit this program, the student must make a score on a nationally recognized certificationexamination that is deemed satisfactory by the graduate Medical Technology faculty.

Admission RequirementsFor both programs, in addition to meeting the general requirements of the Graduate School andUniversity as stated in this Bulletin, the applicant must submit scores from the GRE and two lettersof recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assess theapplicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department or school. Studentsadmitted will receive either regular or conditional admission, as described earlier in this Bulletin.Students admitted on conditional basis must make a grade point average of at least 3.00 the firstsemester on specific courses designated by the department faculty (specifically on the first nine (9)hours of course work numbered 500 or above or on all course work taken while completing this nine(9) hour requirement). Regardless of previous college experience, if English is not the nativelanguage of any student, evidence of English proficiency must be provided prior to admission intothe graduate program. The MTELP (Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency) requirementis “Proficiency II” and is preferred by the department. Alternatively a TOEFL of 550 may beaccepted. In addition, a score of 4 (“functional language skills”) must be earned on a fluency testadministered by the English Language Institute. This fluency test is specifically designed todetermine listening and speaking skills with respect to situations and language expected during thepracticum phase of the program.

To receive maximum consideration, graduate applications for the Fall semester should be receivedby the department by April 15, and applications for the Spring semester should be received byNovember 1.

Program RequirementsA minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of course work, excluding hours awarded for thesis, isrequired for the thesis option. A minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours of course work isrequired for the non-thesis option. In addition, individuals who do not hold certification atadmission must complete a practicum of forty-seven (47) hours. A minimum of eighteen (18)semester hours must be in courses numbered 600 or above. The courses should interrelate and be


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directed toward an area of emphasis. An area of emphasis such as microbiology, chemistry,hematology, immunology, management, or education will be chosen by the student, and all coursework designated and approved by the student’s graduate committee during the first semester of theprogram. Students selecting the thesis option are required to write a thesis under the direction of aMedical Technology department faculty member on a subject approved by the student’s graduatecommittee. The student’s graduate committee is composed of a chair and two membersrecommended by the department chair and appointed by the Graduate Dean. Courses in which astudent receives less than a “C” will not be counted toward the degree. A student may not havemore than two practicum courses and two other courses with a grade of “C” or below. Uponcompletion of course work, all students must pass oral and written comprehensive examinations.Additionally, student selecting the thesis option must successfully present an oral defense of themaster’s thesis. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to graduate.

Non-major masters students must obtain permission of the instructor to register for MTC 502, 502L,504, 504L, 506, 506L, 515. Registration for practicum level courses is limited as described in thisBulletin.


Department of Physics and AstronomyJoe B. Whitehead, Jr., ChairHattiesburg, MS 39406-5046(601) 266-4934Folse, Hughes, Lee, Mead, Pandey, Rayborn, Sirochman, Whitehead

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a program leading to the Master of Science degreewith a major in Physics. The curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge of both thefundamental areas of physics as well as selected applied physics topics. Research areas from which athesis may be chosen include Digital Signal Processing, Acoustics, Viscous Fluid Flow,Turbulence/Chaos, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Many-Body Methods in Nuclear andCondensed Matter, Polymer Physics, Liquid Crystal Physics, and General Quantum Field Theory.

In addition to the traditional master’s program in physics, the department also offers emphasis areasin Polymer Physics and Computational Science. The latter is a 36 semester hour interdisciplinaryprogram offered in cooperation with the Department of Mathematics and the Department ofComputer Science and Statistics.

Admission RequirementsAdmission to the Master of Science Program is based upon several factors including a student’sprevious academic performance, recommendation letters (minimum of two), and scores on theGraduate Record Examination (GRE). Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualifiedto assess the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the department or school.A score of 540 on the TOEFL examination is required of those applicants for whom English is nottheir native language. Prospective graduate students should have completed mathematics throughdifferential equations, and satisfactorily completed courses in introductory physics, mechanics,electricity and magnetism, modern physics and quantum mechanics at the undergraduate level.Students with inadequate preparation may be admitted on a conditional basis but will be required tocomplete make-up courses with a grade of B or better. To remove Conditional Admission status,masters students must earn a 3.0 on the first nine (9) semester hours of course work numbered 500 orabove or on all course work taken while completing this nine (9) hour requirement. It isrecommended, but not required, that students applying for a stipend take the Advanced Physics GRE.

Master of Science Program in PhysicsProgram Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of thirty (30) hours of graduate work with a 3.0 GPA. (18 hours mustbe at the 600 level or higher)

2. Completion of the Physics Core courses:PHY 601, 602, 603, 650 ........................................................................................................12 hours

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5. Development and completion of an original research project, thesis, and oral defense:PHY 698: Thesis .....................................................................................................................6 hours

6. Electives...................................................................................................................................8 hours7. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

M.S. Program in Physics with an Emphasis in Polymer PhysicsProgram RequirementsStudents choosing this optional program to the M.S. in Physics must have successfully completed atleast one full year of General Chemistry with Laboratory and it is strongly recommended that onesemester of Organic Chemistry be taken for credit. Attendance at relevant seminars in the School ofPolymers and High Performance Materials is required.

1. Completion of a minimum of thirty (30) hours of graduate work with a 3.0 GPA. (18 hours mustbe at the 600 level or higher)

2. Completion of the Physics Core for the Polymer Option:PHY 601, 602, 603, 650, 689 (I, II, III).................................................................................15 hours

3. Polymer Science coursework (at least 9 hours from the following):PSC 710, 711, 712, 730, 811, 812 ..........................................................................................9+hours

4. Satisfactory completion of a Comprehensive Examination5. Development and completion of an original research project, thesis, and oral defense

PHY 698: Thesis (in the area of Polymer Physics) .................................................................6 hours6. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

M.S. Program in Physics with Emphasis in Computational ScienceProgram Requirements

1. Completion of at least thirty-six (36) semester hours of graduate work with a 3.0 GPA. (18 hoursmust be at the 600 level or higher)

2. A degree plan for this M.S. option must include at least three (3) courses from each of the threesupporting disciplinary areas which make up the Computational Science Program. These corecourses are listed under the School of Mathematical Sciences in this Graduate Bulletin...27 hours

3. Additional hours of Physics courses to be taken must include the following:PHY 601, 602, and 650............................................................................................................9 hours

4. Satisfactory completion of a Comprehensive Examination5. Attendance at seminars in the Department of Physics is strongly recommended6. Continuous Enrollment Requirement

School of Polymers and High PerformanceMaterialsDouglas Wicks, Interim DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-0076(601) 266-4868Guymon, Hester, Hoyle, Lochhead, Mathias, Mauritz, McCormick, Moore, Storey, S. Thames, Urban

The School of Polymers and High Performance Materials offers programs at the master’s anddoctoral levels. Curricula are designed to provide both a fundamental understanding of polymerchemistry and engineering and advanced courses dealing with special topics and state-of-the-artsubjects. Both the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees require extensive research in areas involving basicinvestigations and developments applied to current and future problems of our society and world.

Master of Science ProgramAdmission RequirementsAdmission to the master’s program is based upon previous academic performance and scores on theGeneral section of the Graduate Record Examinations. Requirements include the following: aminimum grade point average of 2.75 or better on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work, a 3.0GPA in major, two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant’sreadiness for graduate study (letters should be sent to the school), and submission of scores on theGRE.


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Program Requirements Specific details of the admission and program requirements are outlined in a separate Handbookprovided by the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials.

Graduation is based upon:

1. Completion of 54 hours of graduate work including the 21 hours of PSC core courses with a GPAof 3.0 or better. (18 hours must be at the 600 level or higher)

2. Satisfactory development of an original research project and a thesis.3. Satisfactory completion of the final comprehensive examination.4. Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

Required CourseworkPSC 701, 702, 710, 711, 720, 721, 730, and 703 or 712.....................................................................21 hoursPSC 691, 698: Research in Polymer Science and Thesis ..............................................................10-45 hoursPSC 789: Polymer Science Seminar ..................................................................................................2-6 hours

Doctor of Philosophy ProgramAdmissions RequirementsThe school admits students only to the master’s program because of the diversity of enteringstudents’ backgrounds. Demonstrated excellence is required in coursework and examinations beforea student is allowed to enter the doctoral program. Admission of students with previous graduatecoursework or master’s degrees from other institutions will be considered on an individual basis.

Regular admission to advanced standing requires (1) obtaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the 26hours of core courses; (2) obtaining a minimum GPA of 3.5 in at least 30 hours of graduates coursestaken at USM including the core courses and research; and (3) passing all three sections of thewritten comprehensive examination. In addition, a student’s transcript must show no more than twogrades lower than a “B” in the first 26 hours of core courses. There is no option for conditionaladmission for advanced study.

Additional requirements for the Ph.D. degree dealing with residency, the research tools, thecommittee, the dissertation, the dissertation defense, application for candidacy and graduation aredescribed elsewhere in this Bulletin.

Program RequirementsSpecific details of the admission and program requirements are outlined in a separate Handbookprovided by the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials.

Minimum course requirements for the doctorate are seventy-eight (78) semester hours not includingresearch tools and dissertation. Fifty-four (54) semester hours are required beyond a master’s degreein Polymer Science or a related area. Doctoral students must take all core courses (PSC 701, 702,703, 710, 711, 712, 720, 721, 730, 740) as well as two 800-level courses that are offered. Graduatestudents must register for one hour of polymer science seminar (PSC 789) each semester that theyare in residence. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Qualifying ExaminationThis examination is taken during the first week prior to the student’s first semester of graduatework. It requires a minimum proficiency in organic and physical chemistry.

Research Tool(s)See department chair for specific requirements.


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A student who fails any part of the examination must retake and pass that part at the end of summerterm. Only one additional attempt is allowed.

Dissertation ProspectusWithin 9 months of completing the written comprehensive examination, a written dissertationprospectus which includes an annotated bibliography must be approved by the student’s committee.The prospectus summarizes the student’s work accomplished to date and gives an outline ofresearch objectives for the dissertation project.

Proposition Presentation and Oral DefenseWithin 18 months of completing the comprehensive examination, the student must submit anindependently conceived and developed written proposal dealing with an original propositionunrelated to his or her dissertation research. This proposal is then presented orally and defendedbefore the faculty. Oral evaluation of the student’s general knowledge of polymer science is carriedout concomitant with his or her defense of the proposal.


Center for Science and Mathematics EducationSusan Ross, DirectorHattiesburg, MS 39406-5087(601) 266-4739Affiliates: A. Bedenbaugh, J. Bedenbaugh, Bellipanni, R. Cade, Cameron, Contreras*, Cotten, Curry, Dunn,Feldman, Garraway, Hairston, Howell, Hudson, Huffman, Hughes, Johnson*, Kersh, Lochhead, Mattson,McKee, Pandey, Peggion, Pope, Ross, Russell, Scheetz, Scott, Sirochman, Simmons, J. Thrash, Walker, Walls,Wiesenburg, Willems


The Center for Science and Mathematics Education, recognizing the national goal of improving thedelivery of science instruction and the accompanying demand for individuals with advanced degreesin science education, provides programs for the Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, andDoctor of Education degrees in Science Education.

Master of Science ProgramThe program of study at the master’s degree level is designed to increase the professionalcompetency of science teachers and to provide the course work necessary to meet standards ofteaching certification at this advanced level. The Master of Science Education degree is offeredwith an emphasis in biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, or physics. The programoutcomes expressed in terms of student learning include demonstration of (a) graduate-levelmastery of knowledge in the student’s selected emphasis area; (b) the ability to integrate contentknowledge into curricular, instructional, and assessment strategies for students at differenteducational levels; (c) the ability to formulate, implement, and sustain changes in reforming scienceeducation to meet national standards at a school level.

Admission RequirementsIn addition to the general admission and academic requirements for all graduate programs as setforth in this Bulletin, regular admission to the Master’s program in Science Education requires abachelor’s degree in any area of science (or combination of science and professional education) anda minimum grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate study. A Mississippi Department ofEducation Class A License is required if advancement to a Class AA License is desired. Applicantsare required to present to the Center Director for consideration verbal and quantitative scores on theGraduate Record Examination, three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess theapplicant’s readiness for graduate study (letters should be sent to the center), and a one- to two-pagestatement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy in the areas of knowledge to be addressed, teachingmethodology, and assessment.


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Students who fail to meet the criteria for regular admission may be considered for conditionaladmission if the Program Admissions Committee, Center Director, Dean of the College, and Deanof the Graduate School are satisfied that the applicant shows promise of successfully completinggraduate degree requirements. Regular admission will be granted with the completion of nine (9)semester hours of USM graduate work (500 level or higher) with a minimum of a B average on allcourses taken while completing this nine (9) hour requirement, the removal of deficiencies, and apositive recommendation of the student’s adviser.

Program RequirementsThe Master’s degree requires a minimum of thirty-four (34) semester hours of graduate work with a3.0 GPA as specified below (18 hours must be 600 level or higher)

(a) A minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in a science emphasis area—biology, chemistry, earthand environmental sciences, or physics.

(b) Nine (9) semester hours in a related discipline.(c) Six (6) semester hours in professional education (REF 601 and REF 607 if seeking AA

certification in the State of Mississippi).(d) Seven (7) semester hours in science education (including SME 601 and limiting hours of special

problems to 3 semester hours).(e) Continuous Enrollment Requirement.

By the end of the second semester, the student should arrange through the Center Director for theappointment of a three-member graduate committee by the Dean of the Graduate School. Tograduate, students must complete an approved program of studies with a 3.0 grade point average,compile and submit a portfolio showing evidence of mastery of the program learning outcomes, andpass an oral comprehensive examination. The student’s graduate committee will be responsible formonitoring the student’s progress, administering the comprehensive examination, and determiningif all criteria have been met for graduation.

Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education ProgramsThe Center for Science and Mathematics Education offers programs leading to the Doctor ofPhilosophy and Doctor of Education degrees in Science Education with emphasis in biology,chemistry, coastal science, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, marine science,mathematics, medical technology, or physics.

Within the framework of the overall curriculum requirements, programs are planned toaccommodate the professional goals of the individual graduate student. For students holding ClassAA certification from the Mississippi State Department of Education, the doctoral program in eachemphasis except mathematics and computer science area can be planned to provide for ClassAAAA advanced certification if desired. Graduates of the program are prepared as candidates forteaching positions at the secondary school, community college, and senior college levels as well aspositions in curriculum supervision, curriculum development, educational research, and the informaldelivery of education in their chosen discipline.

Admission RequirementsIn addition to the general admission and academic requirements for all graduate programs as setforth in this Bulletin, regular admission to the doctoral program in Science Education requires amaster’s degree, a Class AA teaching certificate in one of the emphasis areas if an advance incertification to Class AAAA is desired, three years of teaching experience at the secondary orcollege level, and a minimum GPA of 3.5 for all previous graduate work. Applicants are required topresent for consideration verbal and quantitative scores on the Graduate Record Examination, threeletters of recommendation, and a letter of intent expressing academic, professional, and researchgoals to the Center Director. Letters of recommendation should be from persons qualified to assessthe applicant’s readiness for graduate study and should be sent to the center.

Initial admission to the program will be conditional for all students. Students are expected topossess proficiency at the undergraduate level in the chosen emphasis for advanced study. Studentsnot proficient may be required to take additional undergraduate courses. Regular status will begranted with the completion of 12 semester hours of USM graduate courses numbered 600 level orhigher with a 3.25 GPA, a positive recommendation of the Center Director, the removal of anydeficiencies, and acceptable performance on the qualifying examination.

Program RequirementsThe doctoral degree in science education requires a minimum of fifty-seven (57) semester hours ofgraduate work beyond the master’s degree, excluding the hours for the dissertation and foreignlanguage requirements, as specified below.

(a) Twenty-four (24) semester hours in a content area with a minimum of 15 hours in an emphasis discipline.(b) Twenty-four (24) semester hours in science education including 3 semester hours of seminar, 3

semester hours of SME 691, with a maximum of 9 semester hours of SME 791 and a maximum of3 semester hours of SME 792.

(c) Nine (9) semester hours of electives to be chosen from science education, emphasis discipline, or relateddiscipline and with a minimum of 3 hours in professional education

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Additional requirements include demonstrated proficiency in educational statistics, proficiency in aforeign language if pursuing the Ph.D., and independent research culminating in an acceptabledissertation. The research may focus on a problem in the student’s emphasis area that is related tothe teaching/learning of the discipline or a more general educational research problem.

Qualifying Exam

The department requires a written qualifying examination. This examination is designed to assessboth the student’s fitness to pursue doctoral work and to provide diagnostic information to thestudent’s committee in planning a program. The student’s program will be directed by a five-member graduate committee consisting of two faculty members affiliated with the center forScience and Mathematics Education, one from the emphasis discipline, one from educationalresearch, and one open for selection according to the student’s research focus. The committee willapprove the student’s program plan and dissertation prospectus, and conduct the comprehensiveexamination, which is administered near the completion of the student’s course work. Uponacceptance of the dissertation by the student’s committee and at least four weeks prior tograduation, a final oral examination in defense of the candidate’s dissertation will be administered.Furthermore, it is required that a report presenting the candidate’s research be prepared andsubmitted to a refereed journal for publication.

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The University of SouthernMississippi–Gulf CoastJames O. Williams, Vice President730 East Beach BoulevardLong Beach, MS 39560-2699(228) 865-4500

The University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast serves students at four locations: the Gulf ParkCampus in Long Beach, the Keesler Center on Keesler Air Force Base, the Stennis Space Centerin Bay St. Louis, and the USM Jackson County Center located on the Jackson County Campus ofthe Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier. Refer to the USM Gulf Coastpublication for specific information concerning courses and programs.

Graduate Degree ProgramsUSM Gulf Coast provides a flexible delivery system designed to meet the educational needs ofMississippi Gulf Coast citizens. Consequently, new courses and programs are added as studentdemand warrants and resources permit. Normally, a sufficient number of courses is available so thatUSM Gulf Coast students may earn the graduate degrees that follow. Because certain courses arenot offered every semester, students are encouraged to be in regular contact with the appropriategraduate program adviser.

Master’s Degrees*Adult Education NursingAgency Counseling Political Science-Business Administration Public AdministrationMaster of Business Public Health with an emphasis in

Administration Health and AdministrationComputer Science Public RelationsCriminal Justice ReadingEducational Administration School Counseling

and Supervision Secondary EducationElementary Education Social WorkEnglish Special EducationHistory Technical and Occupational Education

Specialist’s Degrees*Adult Education Educational AdministrationElementary Education Secondary EducationSpecial Education

* In conjunction with Hattiesburg Campus

AdmissionUSM Gulf Coast graduate admission requirements and procedures are identical to those outlinedelsewhere in this Bulletin. All students, with the exception of Master of Business Administrationmajors, initiate procedures through the USM Gulf Coast Office of Student Services. Applicants tothe Master of Business Administration program should contact the Division of BusinessAdministration at the Gulf Park campus for information and application forms. In order to facilitateproper advisement and predetermination of admission status, students must furnish transcripts andcomplete applications for admission prior to registration. Transcripts and completed applicationsshould be sent to the Office of Student Services, USM Gulf Coast, 730 East Beach Blvd., LongBeach, MS 39560-2699.

Graduate Residency RequirementsSpecialist level students are reminded that graduate residency requires intensive full-time study ofan individualized nature. In addition, some departments have options to meet specialized needs.These students must have their degree plans approved in writing in advance by their departmentchair prior to course enrollment.

Course LoadUSM Gulf Coast course load requirements are identical to those for the Hattiesburg campusdescribed elsewhere in this Bulletin.

Fees(All fees are subject to change without notice)

One-half of a student’s fees are due and payable at the time of registration. Fees deferred past thelast day to register each semester will be billed monthly. A monthly service charge of 1.5% will beapplied to the unpaid balance. MasterCard® and Visa® credit cards will be accepted.

Financial aid may be used to satisfy the minimum payment with the following exceptions: financialaid cannot be applied to prior balances, and work study or other forms of aid paid periodically tostudents may not be used to defer fees. All financial aid must be applied to fees before a refund canbe made.

A general tuition level cap of $1,708.00 has been set graduate students enrolled for 9-13 semesterhours during the fall and spring semesters. Graduate students enrolled for more than thirteen (13)hours will be assessed $190.00 for each additional hour.

Students who are not residents of Mississippi will be assessed an additional fee of $189.00 persemester hour for undergraduates, $251.00 per semester hour for graduates, up to a maximum of$2,259.00.

Full-Time Student Tuition

Graduate$1,708.009-13 hrs.

Special Fees

Vehicle Registration (GP & JC) ............................................................................................................$10.00Late Registration Fee .............................................................................................................................$50.00

CalendarThe USM-Gulf Coast academic calendar and holidays follow the same schedule as the HattiesburgCampus calendar found elsewhere in this Bulletin.

SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN FINAL EXAMSFall 2002-2003 August 19, 2002 December 10 - 14, 2002

Spring 2002-2003 January 6, 2003 May 6 - 10, 2003Summer 2002-2003 May 27, 2003 July 29 - August 2, 2003

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSINDEX FOR ABBREVIATIONS FOR FIELDS OF INSTRUCTION

ACC AccountingACT Architectural Engineering

TechnologyADE Adult EducationAJ Administration of JusticeAMS American StudiesANT AnthropologyARE Art EducationART ArtBCT Construction Engineering

TechnologyBSC Biological SciencesBTE Business Technology EducationCD Child DevelopmentCED Cooperative EducationCET Computer Engineering

TechnologyCHE Chemistry and BiochemistryCHS Community Health SciencesCIE Curriculum and

Instruction:ElementaryCIR Curriculum and Instruction:ReadingCIS Curriculum and

Instruction:SecondaryCJ Criminal JusticeCOA Coastal SciencesCS Computer Science (Gulf Coast)CSC Computer ScienceCSS Computer Science and

StatisticsDAN DanceECO EconomicsED Economic DevelopmentEDA Educational AdministrationEET Electronics Engineering

TechnologyENG EnglishENT Engineering TechnologyESC Environmental ScienceFAM Family RelationsFCS Family and Consumer SciencesFIN FinanceFL Foreign LanguagesFMA Fashion Merchandising and

Apparel StudiesFRE FrenchFSC Forensic ScienceGER GermanGHY GeographyGLY GeologyGRK GreekGS General StudiesHHS Health and Human SciencesHIS HistoryHM Hospitality ManagementHPR Human Performance and

Recreation

HYD Hydrographic ScienceIB International BusinessID Interior DesignIDV International DevelopmentIET Industrial Engineering TechnologyIT Instructional TechnologyITA ItalianJOU JournalismLAT LatinLIS Library and Information ScienceMAR Marine ScienceMAT MathematicsMBA Master of Business

AdministrationMC Mass CommunicationMED Music EducationMGT ManagementMIS Management Information

SystemsMKT MarketingM-REP Mathematics Refresher and

Enrichment ProgramMTC Medical TechnologyMUP Music Performance StudiesMUS MusicNFS Nutrition and Food SystemsNSG NursingPHI PhilosophyPHY PhysicsPLG PlanningPS Political SciencePSC Polymer SciencePSY PsychologyREF Research and FoundationsREI Real Estate and InsuranceREL ReligionRTF Radio-Television-FilmSC Scientific ComputingSCM Speech CommunicationSET Software Engineering TechnologySHS Speech and Hearing SciencesSME Science and Mathematics EducationSOC SociologySPA SpanishSPE Special EducationSWK Social WorkTHE TheatreTHY TherapyTOE Technical and Occupational

EducationTOX ToxicologyTSL Teaching English to Speakers of

Other LanguagesWS Women's Studies

The plus (+) sign in front of a course indicates that a special fee is charged for that course. (See SPECIAL FEES ANDEXPENSES in this Bulletin.)

Accounting (ACC)511. Financial Accounting. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Computer literacy. Fundamentals of accumulating, reporting, and interpreting

financial accounting information for internal and external uses. See also MBA 511.

512. Seminar on Contemporary Accounting Topics. 1.5 hrs. Selected readings and discussions of current accounting topics.

560. Managerial Accounting. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACC 511 or the equivalent. An analysis of the use of accountinginformation in managerial decision making. See also MBA 560.

598. International Accounting Seminar Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. Conducted inLondon, England: a series of lectures and discussions involving authorities on international accounting issues andpractices.

605. Current Accounting Theory & Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 15 hours of accounting above accounting principles. Astudy of financial accounting literature and the use of data bases to solve contemporary accounting problems.

610. Advanced Auditing. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 15 hours of accounting above accounting principles including ACC 409. Astudy of the professional practice of auditing and the role of theory, methodology, and technology.

620. Advanced Cost/Managerial Accounting. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACC 420. A study of the theory associated with, andsystems and procedures designed to develop and integrate accounting data for management.

630. Tax Seminar I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACC 330 or equivalent. Tax planning with emphasis on corporations, partnerships,tax option corporations, and tax administration and practice.

631. Tax Seminar II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ACC 630. Tax planning and research with emphasis on exempt entities, trusts andestates, transfer taxes, and the ethical responsibility of tax practice.

660. Controllership. 3 hrs. The interrelationship of the controller and modern information systems.

692. Special Problems in Accounting. 1-6 hrs. Individual study of specific topics in accounting.

699. International Accounting Research Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. A research course ininternational accounting offered for students enrolled in ACC 598.

Adult Education (ADE)540. Methods and Materials in Adult Education. 3 hrs. A course in method and format of instructional materials for adults

with emphasis on self-instructional techniques.

541. Foundations of Adult Literacy Instruction. 3 hrs. This course involves an examination of the basis of readinginstruction for the nonliterate adult.

542. Methods and Materials for Adult Literacy Education. 3 hrs. Instructional and diagnostic materials and methods fordealing with functionally illiterate adults.

545. Teaching the Disadvantaged Adult. 3 hrs. A study of the educational problems of culturally deprived and handicappedadults in terms of programs and procedures found to be successful.

576. Learning in Adult Education. 3 hrs. A study of learning in adulthood related to a range of educational programs.

578. Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities. 1-6 hrs. Specialized study and skill acquisition in the area ofdevelopmental disabilities. Topics vary.

580. Applied Educational Gerontology. 3 hrs. This course prepares individuals to design and implement educationalprograms for older adults.

590. Special Problems in Adult Education. 1-3 hrs. Special areas of interest arranged for an individual or a group withcommon interests.

597. Professional Collaboration for Developmental Disability Services. 3 hrs. Study of the interdependent contributions ofrelevant disciplines in training, service, and research.

601. Foundations of Adult Education. 3 hrs. A survey of the history, philosophies, form, structure, and current developmentsin the field of adult education.

602. Organization and Administration of Adult Education. 3 hrs. A survey of organizational and management theory asapplied to adult education agencies. The case study approach is used.

603. Human Resource Development as a Special Form of Adult Education. 3 hrs. The course compares andcontrasts human resource development in organizations to other more traditional forms of adult education.

607. Program Planning and Curriculum Development in Adult Education. 3 hrs. The design of programs and courses ofstudy related to a wide variety of adult education agencies.

650. Issues in Adult Education. 3 hrs. Examination of contemporary issues related to the education and learning of adults ina seminar format.

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688. Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities. 3 hrs. Medical conditions, diagnostic tests, and other health care issuesrelevant to individuals with developmental disabilities.

692. Special Problems I, II, III. 1-3 hrs. A study to develop knowledge and facility in a field of special interest to the student.Requires preparation of a scholarly paper under supervision of a graduate professor.

701. Delivery Systems for Adult Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ADE 601 and ADE 607. Introduction and orientation to avariety of organizations and agencies responsible for conducting adult education programs.

737. Practicum in Adult Education. 3 hrs. A direct work experience in an adult education setting unrelated to student’semployment.

741. Assessment in Adult Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ADE 576, REF 601, or permission of instructor. Explore, develop,and evaluate various assessment methods and strategies used in adult education.

750. Education and the Older Adult. 3 hrs. A study of the elderly adult and the implications of those characteristics for adulteducation programs.

760. Readings in Adult Education. 3 hrs. Students select readings in the adult education literature for discussion in a seminarformat.

791. Research in Adult Education. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the major professor.

792. Special Problems. 3 hrs.

794. Field Problems in Adult Education I, II, III. 1-3 hrs. arr. A project dealing with a specific problem in an adulteducation agency. Registration must be approved by student’s major professor and departmental chairman.

797. Independent Study and Research. 3 hrs. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enrollin this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of dissertation but who areactively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the Universitymust enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

798. Specialist Thesis. 6 hrs. A field study or thesis type research study representing the major research component of thespecialist’s degree.

889. Seminar in Adult Education. 3 hrs. Seminar required for adult education doctoral students in residence. The focus is onthe dissertation research process.

898. Dissertation. 12 hrs.

Administration of Justice (AJ)700. Qualitative Research and Analysis. 3-6 hrs. A tutorial examining qualitative research methods, the principal

theoretical literature of justice, and the role of qualitative methods in the student’s area of study.

710. Research and Analysis in Legal Inquiry. 3-6 hrs. A tutorial examining legal research methods, the major holdings ofjurists pertaining to justice administration, and the role of legal research in the student’s area of study.

720. Quantitative Research and Analysis. 3-12 hrs. A tutorial examining quantitative research methods, the leading studiesin justice administration, and the role of quantitative methods in the student’s area of study.

721. Applied Regression analysis in Justice Administration. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CJ 520, 625, 629, AJ 700, and consent ofinstructor. Advanced analysis in regression and discriminate function in justice administration.

740. Administration of Justice. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CJ 535 or CJ 550. Survey of administration and management patterns injustice administration.

797. Independent Study and Research. 3-12 hrs. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Studentsactively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the Universitymay enroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of dissertation butwho are actively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of theUniversity must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

898. Dissertation. 1-12 hrs. Prerequisites: AJ 700, 710, 720 and completion of all doctoral cognates.

American Studies (AMS)504. Issues in America. 3 hrs. Topics vary according to professor and department.

599. British Studies: Anglo-American Studies. 3-6 hrs. A seminar conducted in Great Britain under the auspices of theCollege of International and Continuing Education.

Anthropology (ANT)516. Ethnographic Field Methods. 1-6 hrs. Methods of ethnographic fieldwork through participation in organized field

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520. Culture and Ethnicity. 3 hrs. An analysis of culture and ethnicity with special reference to the problem ofmodernization.

521. Anthropological Theory. 3 hrs. A general survey of historical anthropological thought and of the major contemporaryschools of anthropological theory.

522. Ecological Anthropology. 3 hrs. An examination of human cultural strategies for adaptation to different environments.

523. Economic Anthropology. 3 hrs. The evolution of economic systems, cross-cultural analysis of economic systems, andthe role of economic forces in cultural change.

525. Kinship and Social Organization. 3 hrs. A comparative study of kinship and social organization, and a survey of themajor anthropological theories concerning organizational variability.

526. American Folklore. 3 hrs. An analysis of folklore, oral narratives, performance, and material culture with specialreference to America and the American South.

527. Psychological Anthropology. 3 hrs. Cross-cultural analysis of personality formation, perception and cognition, andmental illness.

528. Political Anthropology. 3 hrs. A comparative survey of patterns of group decision- making, leadership, resolution ofconflict and social control in human societies.

529. Topics in Cultural Anthropology. 3 hrs. Variable content. May be repeated three times in separate topical offerings.

531. Advanced Prehistoric Analysis. 3 hrs. Corequisite: ANT 531L. Overview of analytical techniques and prehistorictechnologies.

531L. Advanced Prehistoric Analysis Laboratory. 1 hr. Laboratory to accompany Advanced Prehistoric Analysis (ANT531).

533. Prehistory of Southeastern Indians. 3 hrs. A survey of the prehistoric archaeology of the Southeastern United States,especially Mississippi and adjoining states, from first inhabitants to the time of European contact.

534. Historical Archaeology. 3 hrs. A study of questions and techniques used on archaeological sites dating from the 15thcentury to the early 20th century.

535. Urban Archaeology. 3 hrs. An examination of archaeological remains recovered in American cities.

536. Archaeology Field Methods. 3 hrs. Methods of fieldwork through participation in organized field projects.

537. Heritage Resources and Public Policy. 3 hrs. The history and present state of public policy issues related toarchaeological and historic resources, in their role in the planning process.

539. Topics in Archaeology. 3 hrs. Variable content. May be repeated three times in separate topical offerings.

541. Human Variation. 3 hrs. An examination of human biological variation, including its sources, its classification, and itsexpression in different environments.

542. Medical Anthropology. 3 hrs. Introduction to the relationship between human culture and disease especially cross-cultural comparisons of perception and treatment of illness.

545. Bioarchaeology. 3 hrs. Methods and theories used in interpretation of skeletal and mortuary data in archaeologicalcontexts.

549. Topics in Physical Anthropology. 3 hrs. Variable content. May be repeated three times in separate topical offerings.

551. Language Planning, Culture, and Politics. 3 hrs. Study of language planning, cultural identity and politics around theworld.

552. Language, Gender, and Culture. 3 hrs. Cross-cultural study of the social basis of gender differences in language.

559. Topics in Linguistic Anthropology. 3 hrs. Variable content. May be repeated three times in separate topical offerings.

593. Irish Studies. 4 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series and study in Ireland under the auspices of the College ofInternational and Continuing Education.

599. British Studies. 3-6 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series and research offered abroad under the auspices of the Instituteof Anglo-American Studies.

601. Teaching Anthropology. 1-3 hrs. An in-depth examination of the resources and techniques of introducingundergraduates to the discipline of anthropology. May be repeated three times.

602. Researching Anthropology. 3 hrs. This course covers research and writing for professional anthropologists.Formulating hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting are stressed. May be repeated for up to six (6)credit hours.

605. Presenting Heritage I. 3 hrs. This course is the first of a two-part seminar (with 606) on public history, folklore, andanthropology. It emphasizes theory and method in public presentation to prepare students for public sector employment.

606. Presenting Heritage II. 3 hrs. This course is the second of a two-part seminar (with 605) on public history, folklore, andanthropology, emphasizing the development and management of public humanities programming.


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607. Applied Anthropology. 3 hrs. The application of anthropology to the solution of contemporary social and culturalproblems.

621. Seminar in Ethnology. 3 hrs. A comprehensive examination of method and theory in contemporary socioculturalanthropology, focusing particularly on the problems of ethnographic production and comparative analysis.

631. Seminar in Archaeology. 3 hrs. An in-depth examination of the method and theory of anthropological archaeology.

641. Seminar in Physical Anthropology. 3 hrs. A comprehensive examination of the method and theory of physicalanthropology.

651. Seminar in Anthropological Linguistics. 3 hrs. An in-depth examination of the method and theory of anthropologicallinguistics.

691. Cooperative Internship in Archaeology. 3-9 hrs. Prerequisites: Faculty approval. Supervised experience in specificprofessional settings arranged by the department with public agencies.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll in thiscourse. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of thesis but who are actively workingon a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll in this coursefor at least 3 hours each semester.

698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs.

792. Special Study Projects in Anthropology. 1-6 hrs. Special projects in reading, survey, or research in anthropology.

Architectural Engineering Technology (ACT)526. Specifications. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An introduction to development and writing of architectural

project specifications.

592. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser.

Art (ART)500. The Art of Italy. 3 hrs. An examination of art in Italy. A travel/study course.

513. Crafts II. 3 hrs. The creation and design of jewelry.

514. Crafts III. 3 hrs. The creation of surface designs for fabrics.

531. Ancient Art History. 3 hrs. Art of the ancient world from the beginning of civilization to the fourth century.

532. Medieval Art History. 3 hrs. Art of Europe from the fourth through fourteenth centuries.

533. Northern Renaissance Art History. 3 hrs. Art of Northern Europe during the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries.

534. Italian Renaissance Art History. 3 hrs. Art of Italy during the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries.

535. Baroque and Rococo Art History. 3 hrs. Art of Europe from the close of the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries.

536. Nineteenth Century Art History. 3 hrs.

537. Art 1900-1940. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ART 334. An analysis of Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada, andSurrealism.

538. Art 1940-Present. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ART 334. An analysis of the many trends in art in the post World War II period.

550. Studio Art for M.A.E. Students. 3 hrs. With the permission of the studio instructor(s) students may choose from studioareas offered by the department. May be repeated.

+570. Individually Directed Problems in Printmaking. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: *Study of appropriate printmaking media foradvanced problems. May not be utilized to fulfill graduate degree requirements. May be repeated.

598. British Studies, Art History. 3 or 6 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series and research offered abroad under the auspicesof the College of International and Continuing Education.

599. British Studies, Art Studio. 3 or 6 hrs. Variable content. Studio series offered abroad under the auspices of the Collegeof International and Continuing Education.

600. Studio Foundations. 3 hrs. A review, through studio problems, of some fundamental problems of plastic expression.Hours earned may not be used to fulfill degree requirements. Repetition may be required.

601. Drawing Studio. 3 hrs. Form problems in drawing. Professional level of performance with intense criticism. Permissionof instructor and department chair required for admission.



610. Crafts: Jewelry Design for Teachers. 3 hrs. The study of visual forms as pertaining to the jewelry crafts.


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615. Trends in Current Plastic Expression. 3 hrs. A course designed to keep the student abreast of current trends in theplastic arts.

620. Adapting Selected Current Art Trends to School Practice. 3 hrs. Current art trends are identified and selections ofthem are developed in terms of philosophies, practitioners, background, and techniques.

621. Painting Studio. 3 hrs. Form problems in painting. Professional level of performance with intense criticism. Permissionof instructor and department chair required for admission.



631. Directed Museum and Gallery Tour. 1-3 hrs. Tour of museums and galleries for the purpose of viewing and studyingoriginal works.

+651. Ceramics Studio. 3 hrs. Permission of instructor and department chair required for admission.



+661. Sculpture Studio. 3 hrs. Permission of instructor and department chair required for admission.



+671. Printmaking Studio. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: * and **. Intensive graduate study and criticism in advanced printmakingproblems.



680. Workshop in Art. 1-3 hrs. Art experiences with variable content. May be repeated.







731. Seminar. 1 hr. Seminar in Art issues.



739. Directed Study in Art History/Criticism. 1-6 hrs. for a total of six hours.











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+799. Creative Project. 6 hrs. An individually motivated, sustained project of original art works demonstrating professionalcompetence and stature, culminating in an exhibition. Oral and written proposal and defense required.

Art Education (ARE)600. Art Education Theory. 2 hrs. A comprehensive survey of Art Education trends and philosophies.

601. Research in Art Education. 3 hrs. A lecture/study seminar of past, present art education research; emphasis onunderstanding the nature of educational research in art, various research methods, how research translates into practicalclassroom application; includes review, critique, application, development of research topics.

602. Art Techniques and Materials for Teachers. 3 hrs. A comprehensive survey of teaching techniques emphasizing thepedagogical potential and limitation of plastic media.

603. Teaching the Visual Relationships. 3 hrs. A lecture/study seminar course dealing with the teaching of the visualcharacteristics and relationships, and integrating them with the current practice and procedures in art education,including studio-based art experiences for students of all ages, ability levels; emphasis on individual student’s studiostrengths, augmented by curricula in two-dimensional and three-dimensional concepts, percepts, and materials.

604. Teaching the Exceptional Student Contemporary Processes. 3 hrs. A course devoted to the pedagogical potential ofcontemporary processes for use with exceptional students.

605. Techniques of Dissemination of Student Art Work. 3 hrs. Techniques of advanced pedagogy in the selection, display,and showing of student work.

606. History and Philosophy of Art Education. 3 hrs. A lecture/study seminar course. History of art education; emphasison changing philosophies, theories of learning, subsequent goals and objectives made apparent in curriculumdevelopment.

607. Teaching Studio Art. 3 hrs. Students will pursue studio endeavors while considering methods, philosophies, andhistorical and contemporary issues in art and education.

616. Advanced Art Education Seminar for Selected Topics. 3 hrs. Topics may include past, present approaches tocurriculum development; special populations; aesthetics; art history, criticism; art and technology; art and society;critical analysis; philosophic reflections on art, art education; others. May be repeated for credit.

625. Supervision of Art Education Programs. 3 hrs. A lecture/study seminar course on the problems and solutions involvedin the supervision of public school art programs in grades K-12.

626. Curriculum and Instruction in Art Education. 3 hrs. A lecture/study seminar course on past, present curriculuminstruction; includes historical component as foundation for understanding current teaching strategies; various teachingapproaches are analyzed and formalized into applicable classroom art experiences.

690. Supervised Teaching. 3 hrs. Graduate students who are teaching at USM will design and implement curricula whileconsidering philosophies and current issues in art education.

691. Research Project in Art Education. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the major professor.

692. Special Problems in Art Education I, II, III. 1-3 hrs. each.


698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hours. A written thesis.

Biological Sciences (BSC)500. History of Biology. 3 hrs. Lectures and papers concerning the development of biological sciences.

501. Natural History of Animals. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Life histories of animals.

501L. Natural History of Animals Laboratory. 2 hrs.

502. Natural History of Plants. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Life histories of plants.

502L. Natural History of Plants Laboratory. 2 hrs.

503. Natural History of Infectious Diseases. 3 hrs. A study of infectious diseases and their effect on man.

504. Field Biology. 1-2 hrs. arr. Ecological and taxonomic studies. Offered between semesters as 4- and 12-day field trips.

504L.Field Biology Laboratory. 2-4 hrs. To be taken concurrently with BSC 504.

505. Palaeobiology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: General Zoology. Study of life forms existing in prehistoric or geologic times asrepresented by plants, animals, and other organisms.

505L. Palaeobiology Lab. 1 hr. Corequisite: BSC 505.


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506. Zoogeography. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A descriptive and analytical study of the distribution ofanimals.

507. Biology of Vertebrates. 3 hrs. Corequisite: BSC 507L. The ecology, evolution, behavior and conservation of vertebrateanimals. Field trips when possible.

507L. Biology of Vertebrates Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for BSC 507.

508. Invertebrate Zoology I. 2 hrs. Functional morphology, systematics, and life histories of the phyla Porifera through theminor protostomes.

508L. Invertebrate Zoology I Laboratory. 1 hr.

509. Invertebrate Zoology II. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 508 or consent of instructor. Functional morphology, systematics, andlife histories of invertebrate phyla through the Hemichordata.

509L. Invertebrate Zoology II Laboratory. 1 hr.

510. Human Parasitology. 3 hrs. Life histories, medical significance, and diagnosis of helminths and protozoa parasitic inman.

510L. Human Parasitology Laboratory. 1 hr.

511. Entomology. 2 hrs. Structural adaptations, classification, life histories and habits, and the economic importance ofinsects.

511L. Entomology Laboratory. 1 hr.

512. Medical Entomology. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Anthropod vectors and agents of disease.

512L. Medical Entomology Laboratory. 1 hr.

513. Arachnida Biology. 2 hrs. Biology, morphology, and classification of the arachnids.

513L. Arachnida Biology Laboratory. 1 hr.

514. Ichthyology. 2 hrs. Evolutionary relationships, morphology, physiology and zoogeography of fishes, with emphasis onidentification of local forms.

514L. Ichthyology Laboratory. 1 hr.

515. Biology of Fishes. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Function morphology, ecology and behavior of fishes.

515L. Biology of Fishes Laboratory. 2 hrs.

516. Introduction to Fishery Science. 2 hrs. A survey of the biology, management, and potential yield of fish populations.

516L. Introduction to Fishery Science Laboratory. 1 hr.

517. Herpetology. 3 hrs. Collection, preservation, identification, and distribution of amphibians and reptiles. Field trips whenpossible.

517L. Herpetology Laboratory. 1 hr.

518. Avian Biology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 361 recommended. Morphology, taxonomy, life history, distribution, evolution,and adaptations of birds.

518L. Avian Biology Laboratory. 1 hr.

519. Mammalogy. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 361 recommended. Morphology, taxonomy, life history, distribution, evolution,and adaptations of mammals.

519L. Mammalogy Laboratory. 1 hr.

520. Speciation. 3 hrs. Origin and evolution of species

521. Marine Invertebrate Zoology. 3 hrs. Morphology, distribution and ecology of the phyla from Protozoa throughProtochordates. May be taken as COA 528 or MAR 503.

521L. Marine Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 521. May be taken as COA 528L or MAR503L.

523. Science and Society: from Copernicus to the Bomb. 3 hrs. Traces the development of science and technology and theirrole in society from the Renaissance to the present. (May be taken as HIS 523 and PHY 523.)

524. Parasites of Marine Animals. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, lifehistories, and host-parasite relationships. May be taken as COA 553 or MAR 504.

524L. Parasites of Marine Animals Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 524. May be taken as COA 553L or MAR504L.

525. Marine Phycology. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: General botany and plant taxonomy. A survey of the principal groups of marinealgae. May be taken as COA 533 or MAR 520.

525L. Marine Phycology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 525. May be taken as COA 533L or MAR 520L.

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526L. Introductory Mycology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for BSC 526.

527. Introductory Phycology. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Taxonomy, physiology, and biochemistry of thealgae. May be taken as MAR 520.

527L. Introductory Phycology Laboratory. 1 hr. May be taken as MAR 520L.

528. Plant Anatomy. 2 hrs. A study of the anatomy of vascular plants.

528L. Plant Anatomy Laboratory. 1 hr.

529. Comparative Morphology of Plants. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Botany. Corequisite: BSC 529L. Life cycles, evolution, andmorphology of vascular plants.

529L. Comparative Morphology of Plants Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: BSC 529.

530. Aquatic and Marsh Plants. 2 hrs. Collection, identification, and ecology of plants of fresh and brackish water.

530L. Aquatic and Marsh Plants Laboratory. 1 hr.

531. Plant Physiology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Organic chemistry The basic physiological processes of green plants.

531L. Plant Physiology Laboratory. 1 hr.

532. Economic Botany. 2 hrs. Origin, distribution, and significance of plants most important to man.

532L. Economic Botany Laboratory. 1 hr.

533. Taxonomy of Local Flora. 2 hrs. The classification of the local flora.

533L. Taxonomy of Local Flora Laboratory. 1 hr.

534. Dendrology. 2 hrs. The taxonomic and ecological characteristics, and the distribution of trees.

534L. Dendrology Laboratory. 1 hr.

535. Plant Ecology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in botany. Relationship of plants to their environment.

535L. Plant Ecology Laboratory. 1 hr.

536. Conservation Biology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite advanced standing in botany and zoology, or with permission of instructor.The biology of plant and animal populations in human-generated environments, with emphasis on their long-termmanagement.

536L. Conservation Biology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for BSC 536. Lab consists of six day-long field trips held onSaturdays.

537. Coastal Vegetation. 2 hrs. A study of general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on localexamples. May be taken as COA 534 or MAR 521.

537L. Coastal Vegetation Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for BSC 537. May be taken as COA 534L or MAR 521L.

538. Salt Marsh Plant Ecology. 2 hrs. The botanical aspects of local marshes: includes plant identification, composition, andstructure. May be taken as COA 535 or MAR 522.

538L. Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 538. May be taken as MAR COA 535L or 522L.

539. Marine Ecology. 3 hrs. The relationship of marine organisms to their environment. May be taken as COA 546 or MAR505.

539L. Marine Ecology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 539. May be taken as COA 546L or MAR 505L.

540. Ecology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The study of the relationships of organisms to their environment andto each other.

540L. Ecology Laboratory. 1 hr.

541. Population and Community Ecology. 2 hrs. Collection, analysis, and interpretation of data on natural populations andcommunities.

541L. Population and Community Ecology Laboratory. 1 hr.

542. Behavioral Ecology. 3 hrs. The adaptive significance of behavior.

542L. Behavioral Ecology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for BSC 542.

543. Freshwater Biology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. The study of the biota of ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams.

543L. Freshwater Biology Laboratory. 1 hr.

544. Limnology. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 540 and consent of instructor. The physical, chemical and biological dynamics ofinland waters.

544L. Limnology Laboratory. 1 hr.

545. Introduction to Marine Biology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 110, 111, 201. Marine biological regimes and the influenceof geological, physical, and chemical oceanographic factors.

545L. Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for BSC 545.


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546. Aquaculture. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: 12 hours of biology and 8 hours of chemistry. Production of aquatic organisms innatural and artificial environments.

546L. Aquaculture Laboratory. 1 hr.

547. Marine Aquaculture. 3 hrs. Problems and procedures relating to the culture of commercially important crustaceans,fish, and mollusks. May be taken as COA 524 or MAR 507.

547L. Marine Aquaculture Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 547. May be taken as COA 524L or MAR 507L.

548. Fauna and Faunistic Ecology and Tidal Marshes. 2 hrs. Taxonomy, distribution, trophic relationships, reproductivestrategies and adaptation of tidal marsh animals. May be taken as COA 547 or MAR 506.

548L. Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 548. May be taken as COA547L or MAR 506L.

549. Marine Fisheries Management. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: statistics recommended. A statistical review of the world fisheries.May be taken as COA 516 or MAR 510.

549L. Marine Fisheries Management Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 549. May be taken as COA 516L or MAR510L.

550. General Physiology. 3 hrs. Organismic function and the adaptations which characterize major animal groups.

551. Mammalian Physiology. 3 hrs. The functions of mammalian systems; interrelationships and regulation are emphasized.

552. Environmental Physiology. 3 hrs. Physiological adaptations enabling animals to meet environmental challenges.

553. Invertebrate Physiology. 3 hrs. A functional approach to the major invertebrate phyla.

554L. Physiology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Experimental techniques in physiology. To be taken once only, as an optionallaboratory with BSC 550, BSC 551, BSC 552, or BSC 553.

555. Animal Behavior. 3 hrs. Classical and current concepts of animal behavior including individual and social behavioralpatterns.

555L. Animal Behavior Laboratory. 1 hr.

556L. Laboratory Techniques in Behavioral Neuroscience. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. ExperimentalTechniques in Neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, and behavioral research (Cross-listed as PSY 527L)

558. Marine Ichthyology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Sixteen semester hours of biology including comparative anatomy or consentof instructor. Marine fishes including evolutionary relationships, morphology, physiology, and zoogeography. May betaken as COA 521 or MAR 508.

558L. Marine Ichthyology Lab. 3 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 558. May be taken as COA 521L or MAR 508L.

559. Marine Mammals. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Twelve semester hours of biology including COA 301 or Marine Ichthyology orpermission of instructor. Natural history and population ecology of cetaceans. Will include life history, distribution,population dynamics, diet and feeding, social behavior, evolution and zoogeography. May be taken as COA 543 orMAR 523.

559L. Marine Mammals Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 559. May be taken as COA 543L or MAR 523L.

560. Pharmacology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Vertebrate biology and organic chemistry. The response of living organisms todrugs.

561. Histology. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: 12 hours of biology. Microscopic anatomy of mammalian organ systems.

561L. Histology Laboratory. Must be taken concurrently with BSC 561; no separate credit given for the laboratory.

562. Microtechnique. 1 hr. Techniques for sectioning, mounting, and staining tissue and making whole mounts.

562L. Microtechnique Laboratory. 2 hrs.

563. Pathobiology. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 461 or 561. Principles of histopathology in vertebrates and invertebrates.

563L. Pathobiology Laboratory. 1 hr.

565. Embryology. 2 hrs. Maturation, fertilization, cleavage, histogenesis, and organogenesis.

565L. Embryology Laboratory. 2 hrs.

566. Human Embryology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 465 or 565. Factors which activate and regulate developmental processes.

567. Diseases of Aquatic Animals. 2 hrs. Bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic diseases of freshwater and marine fish,shellfish, and crustacea.

567L. Diseases of Aquatic Animals Laboratory. 2 hrs.

568. Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms. 3 hrs. Histology of Marine organisms, including tissue processingtechniques. May be taken as COA 556 or MAR 530.

568L. Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 568. May be taken as COA556L or MAR 530L.

569. Developmental Biology. 3 hrs. A comprehensive survey of the experimental, genetic, and molecular analysis ofprocesses that occur during the development of complex organisms.

571. Advanced Genetics. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 370 or 475 or 575. A continuation of BSC 370.

571L. Advanced Genetics Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 571. Laboratory exercises to illustrate basic geneticprinciples.

572. Population Genetics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 370 or consent of instructor. The process of evolutionary change.

574. Interpretation of Biological Data. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Techniques of design and interpretationof biological research data.

575. Medical Genetics. 3 hrs. The basic principles of human genetics with emphasis on the causation of abnormality anddisease.

576. Molecular Biology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 370 or 477. Molecular biology of viral, prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems.

577. Microbial Genetics. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 370, 380. The genetics and molecular biology of microorganisms andviruses.

577L. Microbial Genetics Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Laboratory exercises to demonstrateprinciples of bacterial and viral genetics. Must be taken concurrently with BSC 577.

578L. Molecular Biology Laboratory. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 576 or 577 or permission of instructor. The paradigms ofmolecular biology in a laboratory setting.

579. Applications of Biotechnology in Marine Biology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 110, 111, 201, CHE 106, 107, 255, 256;CHE 420/520 or 421/521, 422/522 recommended or permission of instructor. Basic biochemical and moleculartechniques used to conduct research in marine biology. May be taken as COA 565.

579L. Applications of Biotechnology in Marine Biology Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 579. May be taken asCOA 565L.

581. Pathogenic Microbiology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 370, BSC 380, and BSC 576 or BSC 577 or permission ofinstructor. The molecular mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, emphasizing the major groups of disease-producingmicroorganisms.

581L. Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory. 1 hrs.

582. Advanced Pathogenic Microbiology. 2 hrs. Continuation of BSC 581.

582L. Advanced Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory. 2 hrs.

584. Virology. 3 hrs. Viral classification, replication, and molecular biology.

584L. Virology and Tissue Culture Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for BSC 584.

585. Viral Pathogenesis and Diagnosis. 3 hrs. Host-viral interaction from a pathological and immunological viewpoint.Fundamental principles of medical virology.

585L. Viral Pathogenesis and Diagnosis Laboratory. 1 hr. Principles of viral serology and isolation. Immunological,molecular, and histological techniques for diagnosis of viral diseases.

586. Immunology and Serology. 3 hrs. Studies of infection, resistance, types of immunity and hypersensitivity.

586L. Immunology and Serology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: BSC 586. A laboratory introduction to cellular andserologic immune reactions and their diagnostic usefulness.

587. Microbial Physiology. 3 hrs. A comprehensive survey of bacterial structure, nutrition, and biochemistry.

587L. Microbial Physiology Laboratory. 1 hr.

588. Food Microbiology. 2 hrs. Microorganisms affiliated with the preparation, spoilage, pathogenicity, and sanitation offoods.

588L. Food Microbiology Laboratory. 2 hrs.

589. Environmental Microbiology. 3 hrs. Microbiology of water/air/soil; bioremediation.

589L. Environmental Microbiology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for BSC 589.

590. Marine Microbiology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: General Microbiology. An introduction to the role of microorganisms in theoverall ecology of the oceans and estuaries. May be taken as COA 571 or MAR 509.

590L. Marine Microbiology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 590. May be taken as COA 571L or MAR 509L.

648. Aquatic Insect Ecology. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 411, 440, 443.

648L. Aquatic Insect Ecology Laboratory. 1 hr.

683. Viral Ecology. 3 hrs. The interactions between viruses and their hosting sepcies over a wide range of taxonomic levelswith emphasis on evolutionary ecology and principal types of transmission cycles.


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706. Principles of Biological Systematics. 2 hrs. The organized study of factors and processes causally responsible forpatterns of organic diversity through phylogenetic evaluation, taxonomic hierarchical devices, and nomenclature.

706L. Principles of Biological Systematics Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: BSC 706.

707. Planktology. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Morphological adaptations and life histories of plankton.

707L. Planktology Laboratory. 1 hr.

717. Advanced Herpetology. 2 hrs. Systematics, natural history, distribution, and economic importance of reptiles andamphibians.

717L. Advanced Herpetology Laboratory. 1 hr.

740. Topics in Marine Biology. 2 hrs. Current topics in marine research.

741. Fisheries Biology. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 416 or 516, or consent of instructor. Statistics and management of exploitedfish populations.

741L. Fisheries Biology Laboratory. 1 hr.

742. Advanced Biological Oceanography. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 441 or 541 or permission of instructor. The sea as abiological environment.

745. Landscape Ecology. 3 hrs. The ecology of spatially dynamic ecosystems. Fire, windstorms, land use, and thedilemmas they create for individual species.

745L. Landscape Ecology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite of BSC 745. Spatial analysis in ecology.

746. Current Topics in Population and Community Ecology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: upper-level ecology course or permissionof instructor. The formation, organization, and control of biological populations and communities.

751. Seminar in Animal Behavior. 3 hrs. Topics in the behavior and ecology of animals.

760. Cell Ultrastructure. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Structure and function of cells and cell organelles at thesub-cellular level.

761. Functional and Ecological Vertebrate Morphology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 110, BSC 111, BSC 201, PHY 111,BSC 361, and BSC 361L recommended, or permission of instructor. An integrative, functional analysis of vertebratestructure related to ecological contexts.

776. Topics in Gene Regulation. 4 hrs. An intensive review of the recent primary literature in molecular genetics andmolecular biology, as defined by the topic chosen each semester.

780. Principles of Immunochemistry. 3 hrs. A study of the chemistry of antigens, antibodies and complement and themechanism of their interaction.

780L. Principles of Immunochemistry Laboratory. 1 hr.

781. Immunohematology. 3 hrs. A study of serological genetic, and anthropological aspects of human blood groups,isoantigens and antibodies.

782. Advanced Microbial Physiology. 4 hrs. Concepts of microbial nutrition, metabolism, adaptation, and genetics as relatedto growth and environment.

784L. Principles of Animal and Plant Cell Culture Laboratory. 2 hrs. Basic and advanced tissue culture techniques.

785. Advanced Viral Pathogenesis. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 486 and BSC 484 or 485 or permission of instructor.Advanced consideration of host-viral interaction from a pathological and immunological persepctive.

787. Comparative Immunology 3 hrs. A comparative examination of the evolution development, functions, andmechanisms of natural and acquired immune defense in organisms throughout the phylogonetic spectrum.

789. Microbiology Seminar. 1 hr. The presentation and defense of current, classical concepts and principles of microbiology.May be repeated for credit.

790. Biology Seminar. 1 hr. The presentation of current concepts in special areas of individual interest.

791. Research in Biology. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the major professor.



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793. Research in Zoology. 1-6 hrs.

795. Research in Genetics. 1-9 hrs.

796. Research in Microbiology. 1-9 hrs.

797. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enrollin this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of dissertation but who areactively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the Universitymust enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

861. Gross Anatomy. 3 hrs.

861L. Gross Anatomy Laboratory. 2 hrs.

864. Electron Microscopy. 1 hr. Theory and use of the electron microscope, ultramicrotome, and associated specimenpreparation. (May be taken as PSC 880 or 881)

864L. Electron Microscopy Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for BSC 864.Practical use of the electron microscope andultramicrotome. Introduction to specimen preparation and darkroom techniques.

889. Environmental Microbiology. 3 hrs.


Business Technology Education (BTE)552. History and Philosophy of Vocational Education. 3 hrs. For business and distributive education teachers. History,

concepts, trends, occupations, employment opportunities, procedures, and techniques.

553. Techniques of Coordination. 3 hrs. Techniques and procedures used in coordinating office occupations and DEprograms.

554. Methods and Materials in Teaching Distributive Education. 3 hrs. Principles, concepts, program plans, curricula,methods and materials, activities, research, and evaluation.

555. Organization and Administration of Distributive Education. 3 hrs. Basic problems, objectives, and characteristics ofDE programs as applied in their development.

560. Administrative Office Management. 3 hrs. Principles of management; office organization, procedures, and supervision;layout, supplies, machines, personnel, forms, reports, and services.

561. Information Processing I. 3 hrs. Instruction and practice using the computer as a tool. Word processing, spreadsheet,and Internet application software is used.

563. Information Processing II. 3 hrs. Instruction and practice using the computer as a tool. Multi-media presentations,database, and Internet software is used.

565. Microcomputers in Business Education. 3 hrs. Skill development in use of multiple software packages relative tobusiness education.

577. Medical Transcription. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BET 102 or equivalent and 108. Emphasis on medical terminology,records, and forms with transcription from tapes.

578. Advanced Medical Transcription. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BET 577. Emphasis on additional medical terminology, withincreased emphasis on transcription.

579. Review for the Certified Professional Secretary Examination. 3 hrs. Preparation for CPS Examination. Does notcount as credit toward a degree.

580. Research and Report Writing. 3 hrs. Concepts and methods of business research and style; problems in researching andreporting business data in written form.

592. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. Study approved and directed by the department chairman.

602. Concepts and Practices in Word Processing. 3 hrs. To acquaint business teachers with word processing equipment andprovide an overview of evolving concepts and practices in word processing, including the use of computers in WP, with“hands-on” keyboarding application. Laboratory included.

608. Curricula in Business Education. 3 hrs. Factors influencing curriculum construction; content organization, instructionalmaterials, and techniques.

651. Principles of Business Education. 3 hrs. Junior high through university programs; guidance; qualifications andprofessional activities of teachers; and public relations.

652. Seminar in Business Education. 3 hrs. An intensive study of specific problems in business education, and a survey ofliterature pertaining to the problems.

653. Improvement of Instruction in Nonskill Subjects. 3 hrs. Methodology, instructional materials, evaluation, and reviewof significant research in the nonskill subjects of bookkeeping, basic business, and consumer economics.


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655. Improvement of Instruction in Skills Subjects. 3 hrs. Teaching procedures, instructional materials, measurement ofskills, standards of achievement, and review of related research in typewriting, shorthand, and transcription.

669. Research and Evaluation in Business Education. 3 hrs. Concept of evaluation; construction, selection, administration,and scoring of tests; review of related research.

671. Dimensions of Learning in Business Technology Education I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CIS 603, 700; REF 632; SPE 500.Corequisites: REF 601. Seminar and field experience in business technology education.

672. Dimensions of Learning in Business Technology Education II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BTE 671. Corequisite: CIR 754.Seminar and field experience in business technology education. Includes a classroom-based research project.

680. Readings in Business Education. 3 hrs. Readings in both periodical literature and research. Presentation of findings in ascholarly report. Approval of department chairman required.

691. Research in Business Education. 1-16 hrs.

692. Special Problems I, II, III. 1 hr. each. Prerequisite: 9 semester hours of advanced courses in business education.Scholarly paper on approved problem.

694. Field Problems. 3 hrs.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students actively workingon a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll in this course.Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of thesis but who are actively working on a thesis,consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll in this course for at least 3hours each semester.


701. Seminar in Business Education. 3 hrs. Analysis and evaluation of significant research studies in the field of businesseducation and research of a problem.

750. Business Education in the Junior College. 3 hrs. Forces affecting junior college business curricula; philosophy;programs; public relations; trends, and related research.

760. Administration and Supervision of Business Education. 3 hrs. Principles; techniques of administration and supervision ofbusiness education in junior high, senior high, evening schools, and colleges.

780. Readings in Business Education. 3 hrs. Readings in both periodical literature and research. Presentation of findings in ascholarly report.

791. Research in Business Education. 1-16 hrs.

794. Field Problems. 1-3 hrs.

797. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using the other resources of the University may enroll inthis course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of thesis but who are activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll inthis course for at least 3 hours each semester.

798. Specialist Thesis. 1-6 hrs.

Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHE)500. Chemical Literature. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: CHE 256 and 311. The selection and use of the reference materials of

chemistry: periodicals, journals, texts, patents, and other sources of information.

504. Spectral Elucidation of Structure. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Applications of vibrational,electronic, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectroscopy to structure determination.

505. Problems in Chemistry. 3-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Undergraduate coursework in the area and permission of the instructor.An intensive review of specialized areas in chemistry.

506. Modern Chemical Problem Solving I. 3 hrs. Chemical reactivity in the gaseous state and aqueous state,thermochemistry of reactions, oxidation/reduction processes, electrochemistry, and modern atomic theory as it is appliedto bonding concepts and reactivity, and nuclear chemistry.

507. Modern Chemical Problem Solving II. 3 hrs. Physical and chemical aspects of liquids and solutions, thermodynamics,kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid/base equilibria, solubility and complex ion equilibria, and the transition metals.

509. Chemistry Laboratory Teaching. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Instruction and practice for teachingassistants in the academic chemistry laboratory.

510. Safety Principles and Procedures in the Chemical Sciences. 1 hr. Prerequisite: CHE 256 or permission of instructor.Common laboratory hazards and their remediation. (May be taken as PSC 510).

511. Instrumental Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 461, 461L. Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 462, 462L. Theory and practice of


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instrumental methods of analysis; absorption spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy, electrometricmethods and fundamental electronics.

511L. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CHE 511. A laboratory designed to accompany CHE 511.

520. Principles of Biochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 251 or equivalent. A one semester course surveying thefundamentals of biochemistry.

520L. Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CHE 520. A laboratory course to accompany CHE 520with emphasis on using knowledge of biochemical techniques in the student’s profession.

521. Biochemistry I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 256. The properties of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids;actions of enzymes and protein synthesis.

521L. Biochemistry I Laboratory. 2 hr. Corequisite: CHE 521. An optional laboratory course to accompany CHE 521.

522. Biochemistry II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 521. Major metabolic pathways with emphasis on energy considerations and inter-relationships of the pathways.

522L. Biochemistry II Laboratory. 2 hr. Prerequisite: CHE 521L. Corequisite: CHE 522. A continuation of CHE 521L.

523. Analytical Biochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 521. A survey of methods used by biochemists to detect andcharacterize biologically important molecules.

531. Inorganic Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 462. Electronic state transitions and spectra, coordination chemistry,reaction kinetics and mechanisms, special topics.

531L. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CHE 531. A laboratory designed to accompany CHE 531.

561. Physical Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Chemical Thermodynamics.

561L. Laboratory for CHE 561. 1 hr. A laboratory designed to accompany CHE 561. Concurrent registration in CHE 561 isrequired.

562. Physical Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Kinetics and Quantum Chemistry.

562L. Laboratory for CHE 562. 1 hr. A laboratory designed to accompany CHE 562. Concurrent registration in CHE 562 isrequired.

570. Toxicology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 256. A one semester survey course in toxicology.

600. Chemical Safety in the Teaching Laboratory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Application of theprinciples of chemical safety to the creation of a safe environment in high school and college science laboratories.

601. Introductory Structural Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. A study of symmetry includinggroup theory and point group designation, stereochemistry, and the origin of spectra.

605. Chemical Analysis I. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: CHE 311 and CHE 256. Separation methods including chromatography andcentrifugation. Includes three hours of laboratory per week.

606. Chemical Analysis II. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: CHE 311 and CHE 256. NMR, ESR, mass spectrometry and x-raydiffraction. Includes three hours of laboratory per week.

607. Chemical Analysis III. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: CHE 311 and CHE 256. IR, UV-visible, ORD, CD, AA spectroscopy, flamephotometry and fluorometry. Includes three hours of laboratory per week.

608. Chemical Analysis IV. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: CHE 311 and CHE 256. Radiochemical, electrochemical, electrophoreticand thermal analysis. Data handling. Includes three hours of laboratory per week.

609. Applied Descriptive Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Principles of chemical periodicityapplied to a laboratory based study of reactivity.

611. Advanced Analytical Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 411 or permission of instructor. Sampling techniques,equilibria and activity, chemical and physical separations, and chemical methods of analysis.

621. Advanced Biochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The inter-relationships of metabolic pathwayswith emphasis on control mechanisms.

651. Advanced Organic Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Organic Qualifying Examination or inspecial instances, permission of the instructor. The structure of organic compounds and its relationship to chemicalbonding, stereochemistry, resonance, and reactivity.

652. Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 651. The synthesis of organic compoundsemphasizing modern reagents and methods.

661. Advanced Physical Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Chemistry QualifyingExamination, or in special instances, permission of the instructor. Molecular and thermodynamic basis for chemicalphenomena. Emphasis: Applications of thermodynamics and statistical thermodynamics to chemical disciplines.

689. Chemistry Seminar. 1 hr.


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698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs. Prerequisite: Consultation with and permission of major professor.

702. Photochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 651 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the physical and chemicalproperties of the excited state.

711. Analytical Spectroscopy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 411. Quantitative determinations by I.R., visible, U.V., and x-rayspectroscopy techniques including atomic emission and absorption.

713. Analytical Separations. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Gas, ion exchange, and thin layer chromatography;precipitation and crystallization; zone refining and electromigration.

719. Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Current topics of interest such aselectroanalytical chemistry, instrumentation, chemometrics, new spectroscopic methods, etc.

721. Proteins. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 521 or permission of instructor. Protein purification, methods of primary, secondary,and tertiary structure determinations, and the relationship between structure and biological activities.

722. Physical Biochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 521. Application of physical-chemical methods to the study ofbiological macromolecules.

723. Enzymes. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 521. Mechanisms of enzyme action, and the kinetics, regulation, and synthesis ofenzymes.

725. Lipids. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study of the structure, functions, and metabolism of lipids.

726. Hormone Biochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The structure, biosynthesis, secretion, regulation,and mode of action of hormones.

729. Current Topics in Biochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics of current interest in biochemistrysuch as neurochemistry, plant molecular biochemistry, photosynthesis, aging, hormonal control.

739. Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics of current interest such astransition metal complexes, reaction mechanisms or physical methods.

751. Physical Organic Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 651. Selected topics including application and use of quantummechanics, kinetics, cryoscopy, isotopes, etc., to organic chemistry.

752. Mechanisms of Organic Reactions. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 651. Mechanisms of organic reactions with emphasis onstereochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, and new developments as reported in the chemical literature.

755. Chemistry of Liquid Crystals. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 651. Survey of the structure, synthesis, and properties of theliquid crystalline state.

759. Current Topics in Organic Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics of current interest inorganic chemistry such as natural products, stereochemistry, novel synthetic methodology.

761. Special Topics in Statistical Thermodynamics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 661 or permission of instructor. Statisticalmechanical theory and techniques applied to calculations of thermodynamics properties. Topics: theory of liquids, realgas behavior, etc.

763. Introduction to Quantum Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 661 or permission of instructor. Development ofquantum theory relating to energy levels and bonding in chemical systems.

764. Elements of Diffraction. 4 hrs. Scattering, phase relationships, and structural techniques via diffraction for gases, liquids,solutions, and solids. Includes 3 hours of laboratory per week.

769. Current Topics in Physical Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics of current interest inphysical chemistry such as magnetic resonance, quantum theory, etc.

789. Chemistry Seminar. 1 hr.

791. Research in Chemistry. 1-15 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of major instructor.


811. Analytical Electrochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Thermodynamics of electrochemistry,theoretical derivation of electrochemical techniques and applications thereof.

821. Biosynthetic Pathways. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An in depth study of selected metabolic pathways.


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822. Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 621 or permission of instructor. Protein and nucleic acidbiosynthesis, with emphasis on biological control mechanisms.

831. Organometallic Compounds. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CHE 631 and 651 or permission of instructor. The preparation,structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of compounds containing carbon-metal and carbon-metalloidbonds.

851. A Survey of Heterocyclic Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 651. Nomenclature, synthesis, and reactions of the morecommon heterocyclic system.

861. Special Topics in Quantum Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 661. Topics of current interest in quantum chemistrysuch as magnetic resonance, electron spectroscopy, etc.

862. Chemical Kinetics. 3 hrs. Experimental techniques of measuring chemical reaction rates and the mathematical treatmentof rate data.


Child Development (CD)550. Administration of Programs for Young Children. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 3 hrs. in Child Development. Evaluation of

policies and procedures; organizational structure and management will be emphasized.

551. Infant Development. 2 hrs. Corequisite: CD 551L. Emphasis will be given to the development and behavior of theinfant.

551L. Infant Development Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CD 551. A laboratory for studying the growth, development, andbehavior of infants and toddlers.

552. Child Development Methods and Materials. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Corequisite: 552L.Provisions are made to evaluate and select materials for use in developing teaching techniques and planningdevelopmentally appropriate play activities for children.

552L. Child Development Methods and Materials Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CD 552. A laboratory for evaluating andselecting materials, developing teaching techniques, and planning developmentally appropriate programs for youngchildren.

553. Creativity in Young Children. 2 hrs. Corequisite: CD 553L. A study of creative activities for preschool children.

553L. Creative Activities for the Preschool Child Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CD 553. A laboratory for the study andapplication of developmentally appropriate creative activities for young children.

555. Supervised Participation. 6 hrs. Prerequisite: CD 452. Directed participation in programs for young children.


598. Families of the Developmentally Disabled. 3 hrs. Interdisciplinary approach to the study of families of thedevelopmentally disabled.

628. Assessment Procedures for Young Children with Disabilities. 3 hrs. To familiarize students with current issues,theories, and practices regarding the assessment of young children who are at risk for or have manifest disabilities.

629. Advanced Intervention Procedures for Young Children with Disabilities. 3 hrs. To familiarize students with currentissues, theories, intervention methods, and procedures for young children who area at risk for or have manifestdisabilities.

650. Advanced Child Development. 3 hrs. A study of children in early childhood, investigated in light of personalitydevelopment theories and current research.

652. Current Trends and Theories in Child and Family Studies. 3 hrs. A survey of selected theories in child developmentand family studies and an examination of current problems and critical issues.

654. Seminar in Child Development. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Selected topics in child development.

655. Practicum in Child Care Administration. 3 hrs.

688. Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities. 3 hrs.

691. Research in Child Development. 1-16 hrs.

692. Special Problems in Child Development. 1-4 hrs.



Coastal Sciences (COA)505. Marine Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: biology, chemistry, calculus, and analytic geometry, or permission of

instructor. Corequisite: COA 505L. Sea water chemistry and cycles and their impact on the marine environment. May betaken as MAR 541.

505L. Marine Chemistry Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for COA 505. A laboratory designed to accompany COA 505. Maybe taken as MAR 541L.

506. Environmental Estuarine Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: biology, organic chemistry, calculus, and analyticgeometry, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: COA 506L. Sources, reactions, transport, fate and effects ofenvironmental chemical species in aquatic environments with special emphasis on estuaries. May be taken as MAR543.

506L. Environmental Estuarine Chemistry Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: COA 506.A laboratory designed to accompanyCOA 506. May be taken as MAR 543L.

509. Coastal Marine Geology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 12 hours in geology. A study of inshore and nearshore geologicalprocesses, sedimentation patterns and landform development. May be taken as MAR 582.

516. Marine Fisheries Management. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Statistics recommended. Corequisite: COA 516L. A statisticalreview of the world fisheries. May be taken as BSC 549 or MAR 510.

516L. Marine Fisheries Management Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: COA 516. May be taken as BSC 549L or MAR510L.

517. Field and Laboratory Techniques in Marine Fisheries Science. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Fisherysurvey design, field techniques, and lab procedures for graduate students. Includes research cruises in offshore andinshore waters.

521. Marine Ichthyology. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 521L. Marine fishes, including fish biology, ecology, evolution, andclassification of marine and estuarine fishes. May be taken as BSC 558 or MAR 508.

521L. Marine Ichthyology Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 521. May be taken as BSC 558L or MAR 508L.

524. Marine Aquaculture. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 524L. An introduction to principles and technologies applied to theculture of commercially important marine organisms. May be taken as BSC 547 or MAR 507.

524L. Marine Aquaculture Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 524. May be taken as BSC 547L or MAR 507L.

528. Marine Invertebrate Zoology. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 528L. Morphology, distribution and ecology of the phyla fromProtozoa through Protochordates. May be taken as BSC 521 or MAR 503.

528L. Marine Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for COA 528. May be taken as BSC 521L or MAR503L.

533. Marine Phycology. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: General botany and plant taxonomy. Corequisite: COA 533L. A survey of theprincipal groups of marine algae. May be taken as BSC 525 or MAR 520.

533L. Marine Phycology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for COA 533. May be taken as BSC 525L or MAR 520L.

534. Coastal Vegetation. 2 hrs. Corequisite: COA 534L. A study of general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, withemphasis on local examples. May be taken as BSC 537 or MAR 521.

534L. Coastal Vegetation Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for COA 534. May be taken as BSC 537L or MAR 521L.

535. Salt Marsh Plant Ecology. 2 hrs. Corequisite: COA 535L. The botanical aspects of local marshes; includes plantidentification, composition, and structure. May be taken as BSC 538 or MAR 522.

535L. Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for COA 535. May be taken as BSC 538L or MAR 522L.

543. Marine Mammals. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 16 hours biological sciences or permission of instructor. Corequisite: COA543L. Course will emphasize natural history and population ecology of cetaceans. Will include life history, distribution,population dynamics, diet and feeding, social behavior, evolution, and zoogeography. May be taken as BSC 559 orMAR 523.

543L. Marine Mammals Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for COA 543. May be taken as BSC 559L or MAR 523L.

546. Marine Ecology. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 546L. The relationship of marine organisms to their environment. May betaken as BSC 539 or MAR 505.

546L. Marine Ecology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for COA 546. May be taken as BSC 539L or MAR 505L.

547. Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes. 2 hrs. Corequisite: COA 547L. Taxonomy, distribution, trophicrelationships, reproductive strategies, and adaptations of tidal marsh animals. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May betaken as BSC 548 or MAR 506.

547L. Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for COA 547. May be taken as BSC548L or MAR 506L.


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553. Parasites of Marine Animals. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 553L. Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Emphasis onmorphology, taxonomy, life histories, and host-parasite relationships. May be taken as BSC 524 or MAR 504.

553L. Parasites of Marine Animals Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for COA 553. May be taken as BSC 524L or MAR504L.

556. Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 556L. Histology of marine organisms,including tissue processing techniques. May be taken as BSC 568 or MAR 530.

556L. Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for COA 556. May be taken as BSC568L or MAR 530L.

565. Applications of Biotechnology in Marine Biology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 8 hrs. of zoology, general and organicchemistry; biochemistry recommended or permission of instructor. Corequisite: COA 565L. Basic biochemical andmolecular techniques used in to conduct research in marine biology. May be taken as BSC 579.

565L. Applications of Biotechnology in Marine Biology Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite for COA 565. May be taken asBSC 579L.

571. Marine Microbiology. 3 hrs. Corequisite: COA 571L. An introduction to the role of microorganisms in the overallecology of the oceans and estuaries. Prerequisites: general microbiology. May be taken as BSC 590 or MAR 509.

571L. Marine Microbiology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for COA 571. May be taken as BSC 590L or MAR 509L.

585. Marine Science for Elementary Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Designed to acquaint teacherswith marine science concepts. May be taken as MAR 558 or SME 535.

586. Coastal Ecology for Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Corequisite: COA 586L. Designed to provideteachers with a background in basic coastal ecology. May be taken as MAR 559 or SME 559.

586L. Coastal Ecology for Teachers Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite for COA 586. May be taken as MAR 559L or SME559L.

587. Techniques in Marine Science Education. 3 hrs. Designed to acquaint teachers with the marine resources of theMississippi coastal zone. May be taken as MAR 556 or SME 556.

588. Marine Science for Teachers. 3 hrs. Advanced topics in marine science. Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Maybe taken as MAR 557 or SME 557.

590. Special Topics in Coastal Sciences. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. An informal study of current topicsin coastal sciences designed for non-degree graduate students. May be repeated.

601. Coastal Processes I. 3 hrs. Abiotic processes, including physical, chemical, and geological factors that influence coastalenvironments.

602. Coastal Processes II. 3 hrs. Biotic processes and interactions among pelagic, benthic, and land margin subsystems.

603. Professional Skills in Coastal Sciences. 2 hrs. Course will include lectures and workshops designed to improvescientific writing, grantsmanship, and platform/poster presentation skills.

690. Special Topics in Coastal Sciences. 1-6 hrs. May include lecture material, student presentations, and discussionsmoderated by instructor. May be repeated.

691. Research in Coastal Sciences. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

692. Special Problems in Coastal Sciences. 2-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

697. Independent Study and Research. 1-9 hrs. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit towards a degree. Studentsactively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University mayenroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who areactively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University mustenroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

698. Thesis. 1-6 hours for a total of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

746. Ecology of Fishes. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Topics range from reproduction to aspects ofpopulation and community ecology. Students complete six pre proposals and lead discussions on topics in fish ecology.

790. Special Topics in Coastal Sciences. 1-6 hrs. Special topics in coastal sciences. May include lecture material; studentpresentations and discussions moderated by instructor. May be repeated.

791. Research in Coastal Sciences. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

792. Special Problems in Coastal Sciences. 2-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

797. Independent Study and Research. 1-9 hrs. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit towards a degree. Studentsactively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University mayenroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who areactively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University mustenroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

898. Dissertation.12 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Community Health Sciences (CHS)508. Health Education Methods. 3 hrs. A survey of teaching methods that are appropriate for health education program

delivery.

510. School Health Education Planning. 3 hrs. Diagnostic phases preceding program development, skills in planning,organization, and implementation of school health education programs.

511. Health Education Curriculum Development. 3 hrs. Coordination of curriculum development, content selection, andscope and sequence.

512. Measurement and Evaluation in Health Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHS 509 or CHS 510. An introduction tomeasurement techniques and methods for evaluating health programs.

514. Consumer Health. 3 hrs. The importance of consumer education as related to advertising theory and methods, healthmisconceptions, health services, medical quackery and health products.

515. School Health Program. 3 hrs. Organization and operation of school health programs with emphasis on instruction,environment, and services.

520. Communicable and Chronic Disease in Man. 3 hrs. Problems, control programs, and prevention of communicable andchronic disease.

522. Drugs and the Whole Person. 3 hrs. Psychosocial, medical, legal, and health aspects of drugs (including alcohol) andtheir abuse.

530. Human Sexuality. 3 hrs. Physical, emotional, and social aspects of human sexuality.

531. Sexuality Education. 3 hrs. Theory, methods, and materials for planning, organizing, and implementing sexuality inschool and community settings.

536. Stress Management Techniques. 3 hrs. Theory and application of primary prevention strategies in stress managementprograms.

537. Health Education in Clinical Settings. 3 hrs. Analysis of the role, methods and technology of health educationpertaining to health care clinics and patient education.

540. Introduction to Biostatistics. 3 hrs. Introduction to basic concepts of descriptive and inferential statistical methods inhealth sciences.


590. Special Topics. 1-3 hrs.



599. British Studies. 3-6 hrs. Involves variable topics. Lectures and supervised research in England. Offered exclusivelythrough the USM College of International and Continuing Education.

601. Introduction to Community Health Practice. 3 hrs. An overview of the public health system, including mission,functions, infrastructure, and interventions and results.

609. Community Health Education Planning. 3 hrs. Diagnostic phases preceding program development, skills in planning,organization, and implementation of health education programs in the community.

611. Internship in Community Health. 3-9 hrs. Supervised professional experience in a selected community health setting.

622. Epidemiology. 3 hrs. Basic concepts of the distribution and determinants of diseases and other health conditions. Applyepidemiological methods in prevention and control of disease.

623. Biostatistics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: one course in statistics. Concepts and applications of descriptive and inferentialstatistical methods in health sciences.

625. Health Administration. 3 hrs. Application of management principles to health care organizations with a focus ongovernance and leadership, human resources, control systems, strategic planning, and accountability.

627. Health Policy. 3 hrs. Analysis of the role of federal and state institutions and other participants in health policyformulation, implementation, and evaluation.




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638. Workplace Health Promotion. 3 hrs. Study of health education theory and practice as applied to occupational health.

640. Traffic Systems Management. 3 hrs. An overview of agencies and systems involved in the management of vehiculartraffic.

655. Environmental Health. 3 hrs. A study of the relationship between environmental conditions and human health.

656. Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health. 3 hrs. Social and behavior determinants of health, illness, and sick role.

657. Financial Aspects of Health Administration I. 3 hrs. An introduction to healthcare accounting and finance forhealthcare administrators.

658. Occupational Health. 3 hrs. Study of work-place related health problems, identification of contributing factors andpresentation methods.

660. Long Term Care Policy and Administration. 3 hrs. A study of policy and administrative issues affecting the elderlyand disabled populations.

665. Public Health Nutrition: Programs and Principles. 3 hrs. State, national, and international mechanisms of delivery ofnutrition and health services; political and social issues in nutrition health policy formulation and implementation.

666. Nutrition Program Planning and Evaluation. 3 hrs. Principles and procedures to plan, implement, and evaluatenutrition promotion/disease presentation programs.

670. Health Law and Justice. 3 hrs. An examination of social and legal principles impacting health care delivery in the U.S.

680. Research Techniques. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Graduate statistics course. Problems, evaluation of problems and procedures,types and techniques of research.

685. Contemporary Issues in Health. 3 hrs. Comprehensive examination of a current health issue of contemporaryimportance.


691. Research. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of major instructor.

692. Special Problems in Safety. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

697. Independent Study and Research. 1-9 hrs. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Studentsactively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University mayenroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who areactively working on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University mustenroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

710. Seminar. 3 hrs. Advanced topics in health administration.

720. Community Organization for Health Education. 3 hrs. Communities and community organizations as they relate tohealth services and health education.

722. Infectious Disease Epidemiology. 3 hrs. This course will provide epidemiologic knowledge and skills required todiagnose common infectious diseases in humans, to identify populations at risk, and to apply measures to control thedisease.

723. Biostatistics II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHS 623 Biostatistics or an equivalent course. This course will provide knowledgeand skills for the application of advanced statistical methods for analysis and interpretation of data.

744. Behavioral Problems in Safety Programs. 3 hrs. A study of behavioral, attitudinal, and motivational issues in a varietyof safety programs.

746. Administration and Supervision of Safety Programs. 3 hrs. Administration and supervision of governmental,industrial, agency, and community safety programs.

757. Financial Aspects of Health II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHS 657. Application of financial management principles tohealthcare organizations for healthcare administrators.

792. Special Problems in Health. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

Computer Engineering Technology (CET)501. Microprocessor Architecture and Applications. 3 hrs. Corequisite: CET 501L. Microprocessor architecture and

applications; I/O interfaces; memory organization. Not open to Masters of Engineering Technology candidates whohave backgrounds in computer, electrical or electronics engineering technology.

501L. Microprocessor Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CET 501.

520. Embedded Microcomputer Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CET 501. Corequisite: CET 520L. Embedded computerapplications with microprocessor circuit design and commercial product development.

520L. Embedded Microcomputer Design Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CET 520.


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571. Small Computer Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CET 501. A study of control units, arithmetic units, memories, andmicroprogramming concepts.

571L. Small Computer Systems Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CET 571.

572. Advanced Programmable Logic Circuits. 3 hrs. Corequisite: CET 572L. Fundamentals and applications ofsynchronous and asynchronous design through the use of advanced VLSI programmable logic devices.

572L. Programmable Logic Circuits Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CET 572.

574. Switching Circuits. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The design and analysis of synchronous andasynchronous state machines and their implementation in PALs, GALs, FPGAs, and other switching circuits.

577. Introduction to Control Systems Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CET 323 and EET 312. Corequisite: CET 577L.Fundamental control system theory and applications; servomechanisms; process control; controllers, measurements andinstrumentation.

577L. Introduction to Control Systems Technology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: CET 577.

578. Digital Control Systems. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: CET 571. Design of control systems incorporating a computer as an on-lineelement. Design of control algorithms and introduction to optimal control.

578L. Digital Control Systems Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite CET 578.

592. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Supervised study in the area of computer engineering technology.

620. Advanced Microcontroller Applications. 3 hrs. Course covers advanced real-time programming and interfacingtechniques. Applications will emphasize sensor interface circuits/systems for data acquisition, positioning, and control.Project management will include written proposals, budgets, verbal presentation, and project demonstrations.

672. Digital Systems III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CET 571. Fault detection in digital systems and fault tolerant computing.

687. Advanced VLSI Design. 4 hrs. Principles of CAD tools in design of digital VLSI systems: stick diagrams; design rules;and layout diagrams for CMOS technology. Design and implementation of custom VLSI integrated circuits.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Supervised study in the area of computer engineering technology.

Computer Science (CSC)510. Operating Systems and Multiprocessing. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CSC 306, 306L, 308, MAT 420. Continuation of CSC

306. Emphasis on intra-system communication.

510L. Operating Systems and Multiprocessing Laboratory.

511. Database Management Systems Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CSC 306, 307. Design and implementation of DBMS.Survey of research literature.

512. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 308. Concepts and techniques of intelligent systems.Survey of research literature.

513. Algorithms. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 307. Design and analysis of algorithms. Complexity theory.

514. Software Design and Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 307. Corequisite: CSC 514L. Formal development ofsoftware through team projects.

514L. Software Design and Development Laboratory. 1 hr. A laboratory designed to support CSC 514.

515. Theory of Programming Languages. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 308. Formal treatment of programming languagetranslation and compiler design concepts.

521. Relational Database Management Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 511. Theory of relational systems, comparison ofrelational and conventional systems, use of state-of-the-art relational systems such as Oracle.

524. Software Engineering II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 514. Programming languages and software design, modular/objectoriented design, team programming, human factors, case studies.

544. Robotic Systems: Theory, Development, and Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 326 or permission of instructor.Robotic system development, direct kinematics, the arm equation, workspace analysis, trajectory planning and roboticprogramming methodologies.

585. Information Retrieval in the U.K.-Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Design of Britishinformation processing systems.

586. Information Retrieval in the U.K.-Applications. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Design of informationprocessing systems.

592. Computer Science Problems I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Solution of problems germane to a selected area of study.

616. Automata, Computability, and Formal Languages. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 415. Formal models of computation.Computability, complexity, languages.

620. Formal Methods in Programming Languages. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 616. Data and control abstractions.Backtracking and nondeterminism. Functional and logic programming. Program specification and verification.


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623. Analytical Models for Computer Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 410. Examination of the major models that havebeen used to study operating systems and the computer systems which they manage. Petri nets, data flow diagrams, andother models of parallel behavior. Fundamentals of queuing theory.

624. Computer Communication Networks and Distributed Processing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 623. Study of networks ofinteracting computers. Problems, rationales, and possible solutions for both distributed processing and distributeddatabases. Major national and international communication protocols will be presented.

625. Computer Graphics. 3 hrs. Architecture of display systems, basic 2-D and 3-D mathematics, 3-D viewing andgeometry, advanced surface mathematics, advanced architectures for raster and vector displays, hidden line and hiddensurface problems, realistic imaging, software design for 3-D systems.

626. Advanced Computer Architecture. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 410. Introduction to various architectures and techniqueswhich have been developed or are proposed in the literature. Pipelined architecture, dynamic system architecture, dataflow architecture, array processing.

629. Applied Combinatorics and Graph Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 616. Study of combinatorial and graphicaltechniques for complexity analysis including generating functions, recurrence relations, Polya’s theory of counting, andNP complete problems.

630. Parallel Programming Techniques. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CSC 306 and good knowledge of C and Unix. An applicationoriented course which will use a hands-on approach to teach methods for programming parallel applications on singleand multi-cpu machines.

632. Artificial Intelligence. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CSC 412. Relatively unfocused, relatively focused, Heuristic, andprobabilistic reasoning. Production rule systems. Knowledge-based and expert systems. Survey of current research.

633. Distributed Database Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 623. A consideration of the problems and opportunitiesinherent in distributed databases on a network computer system. Includes file allocation, directory systems, mutualexclusion, deadlock detection and prevention, synchronization, query optimization, and fault tolerance.

634. Information Storage and Access. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CSC 411. Advanced data structures, file structures, anddatabases, with an emphasis on specialized problem areas. Access and maintenance issues.

636. Modeling and Simulation. 3 hrs. A study of the construction of models which simulate real systems. Includesprobability and distribution theory, statistical estimation and inference, the use of random variates, and validationprocedures. A simulation language is used for the solution of typical problems.

638. Advanced Computer Algorithms. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 413. Study of recent advances in algorithm design andanalysis.

640. Mathematical Programming. 3 hrs. Linear programming. Modeling, simplex method and modification, duality.Networks and integer programming algorithms.

644. Advanced Robotic Systems. 3 hrs. To introduce students to advanced topics and prospective research areas in the fieldof robotics and its relation to AI, world modeling, and simulation.

645. Expert Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 632. Review of classical expert systems. Study of knowledge representation,acquisition and epistemology to formulate rule based systems. Study of inference engines using statistics, Bayes’Theorem, Heuristic Techniques.

690. Seminar in Computer Science. 1 hr.

691. Topics in Computer Science. 3 hrs. Special topics in Computer Science of current interest to faculty and students, e.g.,Robotics, neural networks, pattern recognition. May be repeated for credit at discretion of academic adviser.

695. Directed Study. 1-3 hrs. Individual study by a student on an area or problem approved by the student’s academicadviser.


698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. For a total of 6 hrs. Credit deferred until thesis is completed.

699. Project. 1-3 hrs. For a total of 3 hrs.

Computer Science (CS)(Offered Only at USM Gulf Coast)

506. Operating Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CS 303 and CS 307. An in-depth study of operating systems.

508. Programming Languages. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 307. Formal study of programming languages, organization ofprogramming languages, runtime behavior of programs, interpretative languages, lexical analysis, and parsing.


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511. Relational Database Management Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 307. Introduction to RDBMSs. Includes databasedesign using the entity relationship model, relational model theory, the relational algebra and the implementation ofapplications using SQL and a state-of-the-art relational system such as Oracle.

512. Principles of Artificial Intelligence. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 307. Computer representation of knowledge, problemsolving, automated deductive systems, computer learning, computer implementation of AI problems, expert systems.

514. Software Engineering I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 307. Overview of software developments, projects managementprogramming style, testing, debugging and other topics.

521. Advanced Topics in Relational Database Management Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 511. A selection of advancedtopics representing current trends in RDBMSs. Topics include, but are not restricted to, concurrency, backup andrecovery, embedded database calls, distributed RDBMSs, and Object Oriented RDBMSs.

524. Software Engineering II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 414/514. Programming languages and software design, modular/objectoriented design, team programming, human factors, case studies.

525. Computer Graphics Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 307. Theory, design and use of computer graphic systems.

585. Information Retrieval in the U.K.-Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CSS 342 and permission of instructor. A study ofBritish information processing systems.

586. Information Processing in the U.K.-Applications. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CS 485 and permission of instructor. Design ofinformation processing systems.

592. Computer Science Problems I. 3 hrs. Solution of problems germane to a select area of study.

611. Artificial Neural Networks. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 307. An in-depth study of the major neural network models.Emphasis is placed on architecture, implementation and applications. Students will use existing neural net software todesign, implement, and test applications. Students will also test and implement a back propagation neural net.

616. Automata, Computability, and Formal Languages. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 415 and formal models of computation,computability, complexity, and languages.

625. Computer Graphics. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 168 and CS 525. Hardware, software used in computer graphics;refresh, storage, and raster scan hardware; two-dimensional transformations, clipping, windowing, display files, andinput devices.

626. Advanced Computer Architecture. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CS 303, CET 370. Introduction to various architectures andtechniques which have been developed or are proposed in the literature. Pipelined architecture, dynamic systemarchitecture, data flow architecture, and array processing.

632. Artificial Intelligence. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CS 412/512. Computer representation of knowledge, problem solving,automated deductive systems, computer learning, computer implementation of AI problems and expert systems.

636. Statistical Simulation and Modeling. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CS 307 and CSS 515. Formulation of models and the designof simulation programs. Simulation languages such as GPSS, SIMSSCRIPT II.5 and NDTRAN.

638. Information Structures. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 307. Analysis of algorithms, recurrence relations, directed andundirected graphs, application of techniques to analysis of algorithms in graph theory, and sorting and searching.

640. Mathematical Programming I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CS 320 and MAT 326. Linear, non-linear, integer, and dynamicprogramming. Use of PERT-CPM in project scheduling.

650. Computer Networks. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CS 406/506 or permission of instructor. An in-depth study of localarea/metropolitan and local haul networks including their use, topology, design, and various network protocols.

690. Seminar in Computer Science. 1 hr.

691. Topics in Computer Science. 3 hrs. Special topics in Computer Science of current interest to faculty and students: e.g.,Robotics, neural networks, and pattern recognition. May be repeated for credit at discretion of academic adviser.

695. Directed Study. 1-3 hrs. Individual study by a student on an area or problem approved by the student’s academicadviser.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a Thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll inthis course. Students who are not in residence and who are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of Thesis but who are activelyworking on a Thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll inthis course for at least 3 hours each semester.

698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. For a total of 6 hrs. Credit deferred until thesis is completed.

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Computer Science and Statistics (CSS)500. Introduction to Computer Education. 3 hrs. Introduction to concepts, techniques, materials, and resources for teaching

computer science concepts, problem solving and programming relative to computer literacy. Research and presentationsrelated to computer science education.

501. Computer Skills for Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 240. Editing of data files, computer system utilization, use ofBMD, SPSS, MINITAB for processing research data. Cannot be used to satisfy Computer/Computational Science M.S.requirements.

502. Structured Basic Programming. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 500. Technical presentation of BASIC with scientific problemsolving, algorithms and introduction to data structures. Cannot be used to satisfy Computer/Computational Science M.S.requirements.

503. Authoring Systems for Computer Based Learning. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 500. Developing computer basedinstructional modules utilizing the authoring system approach. Cannot be used to satisfy Computer/ComputationalScience M.S. requirements.

504. Internet Concepts. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: basic computer literacy. Introduction to the information superhighway via theInternet. Cannot be used to satisfy Computer/Computational Science M.S. requirements.

505. Advanced Internet: CGI Programming. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Knowledge of the Internet, basic HTML, some high levelprogramming language. Basic review of WWW and HTML, forms and forms processing, CGI programming, Javaprogramming, VRML, security, and privacy issues.

515. Methods of Mathematical Statistics I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 168. Continuous and discrete distribution, t-test, Chi-square test and analysis of variance.

516. Methods of Mathematical Statistics II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 515. Orthogonal polynomial contrasts, multi-wayclassification anova, simple and multiple linear regression, polynomial regression.

518. Sampling Methods. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 515. The planning, execution and evaluation of sample surveys. Simplerandom sampling, stratified random sampling, cluster sampling.

525. Virtual Reality. 3 hrs. Comprehensive study of Virtual Reality techniques.

560. Unix System and Network Administration. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 360. An introduction to implementing gatewayservices, firewalling, and providing simple network services. Survey of other implementation of the Linux Operatingsystem.

630. Communications Engineering Fundamentals. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Basic concepts ofcomponents and systems which provide electrical communications. Does not apply to Computer Science degree.

631. Analog and Digital Communications. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 630. Principles and techniques of analog and digitalcommunications. Fourier analysis of various modulation and multiplexing methods. Does not apply to ComputerScience degree.

632. Communication Systems Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 631. Principles and techniques for analyzing the technicalperformance of voice and data communication systems. Does not apply to Computer Science degree.

633. The Computer and Communications. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 632. The operation of and uses for digital computers ina communications context. Does not apply to Computer Science degree.

636. Stochastic Processes and Queuing Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 385. Poisson process, Markov processes andQueuing theory.

637. Least Squares Techniques. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 516. Regression analysis, curvilinear regression, discriminant andfactor analysis.

Construction Engineering Technology (BCT)508. Route Surveying. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BCT 205. Corequisite: BCT 508L. Principles for the design and layout of routes,

coverage includes horizontal and vertical alignment, route location, earthwork, computation, ground photogrammetricsurvey methods, and special survey methods for highways, pipelines, transmission lines, and urban construction.

508L. Route Surveying Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: BCT 508.

509. Boundary Surveying. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BCT 205. Corequisite: BCT 509L. The application of knowledge of thescience of surveying measurement, the legal principles of boundary location, the laws related to boundaries and landuse, the land planning and development concepts pertinent to subdivision of land and property surveys.

509L. Boundary Surveying Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: BCT 509.

544. Building Structures. 3 hrs. Design of reinforced concrete structural members and systems. Concrete formwork designand cost analysis.

545. Soils and Foundations. 3 hrs. Theory and application of soil mechanics to foundation design and construction.

545L Soils and Foundations Laboratory. 1 hr.

546. Hydraulics and Surface Drainage. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BCT 544. Corequisite: BCT 546L. Hydraulic analysis anddesign of urban, highway, airport, and watershed drainage problems, discussion of overload and drainage channelflows, hydraulics of storm-drain systems and culverts, determination of design flow of runoff from drainage fromhighways, airports, and urban areas, design of drainage gutters, channels, sewer networks, and culverts.

546L. Hydraulics and Surface Drainage Laboratory. 1 hrs. Corequisite: BCT 546.

554. Estimating I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: BCT 554L. Material quantity survey techniquesused in estimating costs of construction.

554L. Estimating I Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: BCT 554.

555. Estimating II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BCT 554. Corequisite: BCT 555L. Determination of construction cost, biddingprocedures, and analysis of job cost data.

555L. Estimating II Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: BCT 555.

556. Highway Estimating. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BCT 554. Corequisite: BCT 556L. Determination of highway constructioncosts, bidding procedures, and analysis of job cost data.

556L Highway Estimating Lab. 1 hr. Corequisite: BCT 556.

558. Construction Planning and Scheduling. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Corequisite: BCT 558L.Critical Path Method (CPM) as a project planning, scheduling, and monitoring technique.

558L. Construction Planning and Scheduling Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: BCT 558.

576. Construction Labor. 3 hrs. A study of construction labor resources, labor history, and governmental labor regulations.

577. Construction Project Management. 3 hrs. Duties and responsibilities of a construction manager. Services providedby CM firms.

578. Applications of Construction Law. 3 hrs. Analysis of construction law and the construction process; legal problemsin the bidding process and in the performance of the contract.

580. Construction Safety. 3 hrs. Development and management of accident prevention programs in construction.

586. Project Controls. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: BCT 555. Corequisite: BCT 586L. Determination of highway construction costs,bidding procedures, and analysis of job cost data.

586L. Project Controls Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: BCT 586.

592. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of faculty adviser.


Cooperative Education (CED)+500. Cooperative Education Work Term. 0 hr.

Criminal Justice (CJ)500. Graduate Practicum in Criminal Justice. 3-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Chair. Blends theory and practice in a

public or private criminal justice career field. It will not count toward course requirements in the degree.

520. Methods of Criminal Justice Research and Planning. 3 hrs. An in depth study of criminal justice planning, evaluationand research.

526. Comparative Criminal Justice Systems. 3 hrs. A study of foreign criminal justice systems with emphasis on how theysuggest possible reforms for the American system.

530. Criminal Procedure. 3 hrs. A survey of procedural criminal law. Due process, statute of limitation, venue, and doublejeopardy are covered.

531. Environmental Law. 3 hrs. A study of environmental law emphasizing regulation, enforcement and detection ofunlawful practices damaging to the environment.

533. Evidence, Search, and Seizure. 3 hrs. An examination of laws of evidence and the procedures for obtaining it withspecial emphasis on application in criminal court.

535. Organization and Management of Criminal Justice. 3 hrs. Principles and theories of management of criminal justice.

540. Police in the United States. 3 hrs. A study of the policies and human issues affecting law enforcement agencies in theUnited States.

542. Advanced Criminal Investigation. 3 hrs. Specialized areas of investigation such as cybercrimes, interview andinterrogation, statement analysis, serial crimes, and terrorism.

550. Administration of Criminal Corrections. 3 hrs. An in-depth study of administration of the correctional systems. Toinclude: management, the incarceration process, probation, and parole.

560. Juvenile Justice Systems. 3 hrs. A study of police in delinquency prevention, investigation of juvenile crime, dispositionof offenders, and juvenile courts.


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561. Juvenile Corrections. 3 hrs. Course provides the student interested in juvenile corrections with an in-depth perspectiveof the numerous treatment modalities currently in use.

563. Family Law. 3 hrs. An in depth study of common law and statutory law relating to the family emphasizing legalremedies to violence and its effects on the criminal justice system.

564. Family Violence, Investigation, and Deterrence. 3 hrs. A study of child and spouse abuse within the familyemphasizing detection, investigation, and deterrence.

570. Political Economy of Criminal Justice. 3 hrs. A study of the politics and economics of crime and justice.

571. Victims of Crime. 3 hrs. Provides an in-depth study of factors that affect the victims of crime. Specific crimes are studiedand remedies explored.

572. Organized Crime. 3 hrs. A course to familiarize students with the evolution, typology, and etiology of organized crimein the United States.

575. Private Security: Law and Loss Prevention. 3 hrs. Basic concepts of the private security industry and the law thatcontrols and directs the profession.

580. Seminar in Criminal Justice. 3 hrs. A seminar course dealing with all aspects of the criminal justice system, tyingtogether the knowledge of criminal justice previously learned.

582. Criminal Justice Ethics. 3 hrs. An examination of the myriad ethical dilemmas that arise in the criminal justice system,and of tools for nurturing an ethical life.

589. Caribbean Studies. 3 hrs. A comparative study of criminal law, courts, and corrections through lectures, field exercises,and research.

598. British Studies: Comparative Criminal Jurisprudence. 3-6 hrs. A comparative study abroad of criminal law, courts,and procedures.

599. British Studies: Comparative Drug Law. 3-6 hrs. A comparative study of the instructional responses to drug abuse andrelated criminal offenses and an analysis of their differences.

600. Seminar in Theory of Criminal Justice. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CJ 325 or equivalent, and consent of instructor. Anintensive examination of the theory of justice generally, and of corrective justice in particular, exploiting the publishedworks of leading thinkers from Plato to the present.

620. Advanced Research Methods for Criminal Justice. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CJ 520 or consent of instructor. Researchtheory and methodology in Criminal Justice, research designs, conceptual models, design and preparation of Master’sthesis prospectus.

625. Seminar in Criminal Justice Planning and Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: A basic statistics course or its equivalent andconsent of instructor. A study of criminal justice planning methodology and research requirements.

630. Seminar in Civil Liberties and Criminal Law. 3 hrs. A study of the legal and moral responsibility of the criminaljustice system to individual rights.

631. Seminar in Anglo-American Criminal Law and Procedure. 3 hrs. A detailed study of topics in English criminal lawand procedure oriented toward understanding the basis of American criminal justice and solutions to common problems.

640. Proseminar in Police Administration. 3 hrs. A study of legal issues involved in the administration of a modern policeagency.

650. Proseminar in Corrections. 3 hrs. An analysis of comparative treatment methodologies utilized by correctionalprograms throughout the United States and in Europe.

660. Seminar in Juvenile Law. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CJ 460/560 or approval of professor. An in-depth study of specificproblems in the law pertaining to battered, neglected and delinquent children and their families.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Permission of instructor.



699. Seminar in Advanced Topics in Comparative Criminal Justice. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CJ 426/526 or approval ofprofessor. Study abroad of selected topics of foreign criminal justice systems. Emphasis is on theory.

Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary (CIE)503. Kindergarten-Primary Education. 3 hrs. A practicum designed to give teaching experiences in understanding the

social, emotional, and cognitive growth and development of children.

540. Supervision for Effective Student Teaching. 1 hr. Introduction to the University of Southern Mississippi’s studentteaching program and the roles and responsibilities of associated personnel.


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542. Computational Errors in Elementary Mathematics. 1 hr. The identification and remediation of pupil errors inaddition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers.


594. Learning Resources in Early Childhood Education. 3 hrs. Students will become acquainted with learning sources, selection,use and production of multimedia materials for kindergarten and primary education.

595. British Studies in Early Childhood Education. 1-6 hrs. Compares and contrasts the philosophies and current trends ofAmerican and British early childhood education.


599. British Studies: Studies in British Education. 1-6 hrs. Lectures dealing with education in British education.

600. Foundations of Multicultural Education. 3 hrs. Examines the affective and theoretical dimensions ofpedagogy appropriate for culturally and linguistically diverse students with emphases on research, current socialand educational issues, and strategies for teaching tolerance.

602. Procedural Errors in Mathematics. 3 hrs. The identification and remediation of procedural errors in the basicoperations of elementary school arithmetic.

605. The Process of National Board Teacher Certification. 3-6 hrs. Provides opportunities to analyze and apply NationalBoard for Professional Teaching Standards in the student’s content area using the reflective process. Three hours may betaken at the pre-candidate level and/or three hours may be taken at the candidate level.

606. Teaching Language Arts in the Elementary Grades. 3 hrs. The basic concepts of language teaching and learning withconsideration of all the language arts and their interrelationships.

615. Student Discipline Techniques and Procedures for Teachers and Administrators. 3 hrs. Provides a comprehensiveoverview of strategies for disciplining students.

616. Teacher/Administrator Legal Rights and Responsibilities. 3 hrs. Provides a comprehensive overview of the legalrights and responsibilities for teachers and administrators.

678. Assessment and Intervention for Handicapped Children 0-5. 3 hrs. Current issues and theories regarding assessmentand intervention procedures for at-risk and handicapped young children, birth through 5.


692. Special Problems I, II, III. 1 hr. each. A problem study to be approved by the department chairman to developknowledge and facility in a field of interest of the student. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required.

694. Field Problems in Production I, II, III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairman. This course providesstudents with an opportunity to study local school problems in a field setting under the supervision of a graduateprofessor.


698. Thesis. 3 hrs. Credit deferred until thesis is completed.

704. Multicultural Education: Curriculum Development and Pedagogy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CIE/S 600 or permission ofinstructor. Evaluates existing curricular materials and pedagogical practices against guidelines for teaching culturallyand linguistically diverse students with emphases on making adaptations in curricular materials, using appropriateassessment, effective teaching strategies, and relevant research.

717. Professional Relationship in Improved Elementary Programs. 3 hrs. A course designed to investigate behavioralfactors and individuals and groups as they affect elementary school environments.

720. Internship in Reading: Public School. 3-6 hrs. The student is assigned to a public school in a teaching or supervisorycapacity under the direct supervision of a reading faculty member in order to develop competency in instruction,administration or clinical skills.

724. Problems of Teaching Mathematics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of elementary schooltechniques, particularly those related to number concept, of teaching arithmetic based on research studies and currentpractices.

725. Social Studies Education in Elementary School. 3 hrs. A course which deals with programs, practices, trends, andinvestigation of criteria for evaluating, planning, organizing, and improving social studies programs.

726. The Development of the Latin Countries. 3 hrs. A seminar which deals with the historical, political, social, andeconomic development of the Latin American region.


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727. Diagnostic Techniques in Elementary Mathematics. 3 hrs. Varied data sources which serve the diagnostic teachingcycle are investigated.

728. Curriculum in the Elementary School. 3 hrs. A course involving analysis and evaluation of curriculum elements andprocedures in terms of the implications for the individual, the school, and the community. A major paper on acurriculum topic is required.

730. Practicum in Elementary Mathematics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CIE 724, or permission of the instructor. Providesexperience in the diagnosis and developmental instruction of elementary pupils and explores related materials.

753. Instructional Management. 3 hrs. Designed to help school districts develop and manage their educational programthrough clear instructional objectives and matching test items.

756. Developing Community Education. 3 hrs. A course designed to acquaint teachers with the concept of communityeducation and its impact on their role in the classroom through strengthening community ties.

762. Research in Elementary Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Advanced graduate status or permission of chairman ofdepartment. Designed to familiarize the student with the elements and methods of research, with the representative typesof research, and with the major contributions of research to the field of elementary education.

768. Children’s Literature in the Curriculum for the Early Years: An Awareness, Criteria, and Evaluation. 3 hrs.

770. Practicum in Early Childhood Education. 3 hrs. Curriculum planning, administration, and supervision are stressedthrough research and practice in laboratory settings.

772. Practicum with Parents. 3 hrs. Parent-teacher-child intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships are investigatedthrough research and practice in laboratory settings.

776. Seminar in Early Childhood Education. 3 hrs. Emphasis is on early childhood practice, theory, and research and theirrelatedness to psychological, sociological, and intellectual patterns.

777. Evaluation in Early Childhood Education. 3 hrs. An introduction to specific principles and practices relative to groupand individual evaluation procedures for early childhood education.

778. Creative and Mental Growth. 3 hrs. Research in creative thinking and its relationship to mental growth is emphasized.

780. Research in Child Development. 3 hrs. A course concerning methods and research in child growth in social, emotional,psychological, and physiological development.

782. History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education. 3 hrs. An investigation of Pestalozzi, Froebel, Montessori, andothers representing philosophies influencing today’s curricula and programs.

790. Qualitative Research in Curriculum and Instruction. 3-6 hrs. Application of Qualitative Research Methodology in thecontext of investigations in curriculum and instruction.

791. Research in Elementary Education. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the major professor.


794. Field Problems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairman. This course provides students with anopportunity to study local school problems in a field setting under the supervision of a graduate professor.


798. Specialist Thesis. 6 hrs. Specialist’s degree candidates are required to select a significant educational problem forinvestigation and to present the findings in a scholarly report under the guidance of a graduate committee.

862. Seminar in Elementary Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Advanced graduate status or permission of the chairman of thedepartment. A course which is interdisciplinary in nature and focuses upon contributions of research, philosophy,history, sociology, and educational psychology as it applies to the resolution of major issues in elementary education.

880. Advanced Graduate Seminar in Education. 1 hr. A series of in-depth discussions and analysis of significanteducational problems and issues for students in advanced programs.


Curriculum and Instruction: Reading (CIR)512. Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disability for the Classroom Teacher. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CIE 306 and 309.

Provides relevant practicum experiences in evaluation and gives extended opportunities in child tutoring appropriate togrades 2-8.

541. Foundations of Reading Instruction for the Adult. 3 hrs. This course involves an examination of the basis of readinginstruction for the nonliterate adult.


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591. The Reading Conference. 3 hrs. An intensive program consisting of lectures, group discussion and demonstrationlessons. Only three hours may be used for degree purposes.

622. Supervision and Curriculum in Reading. 3 hrs. The role of reading supervisors and school administrators indeveloping and implementing programs for improvement of reading instruction in the schools.

691. Research in Reading. 1-16 hrs. Designed to provide a student with the opportunity to pursue an individual researchproject or to make an intensive review of reading research on a selected topic.

705. Modern Concepts in Reading Skill Development. 3 hrs. An intensive development of the skills required in classroomreading emphasizing methods and materials required to teach the skills.

706. Psychology of Reading. 3 hrs. Considers the components of the reading process, with emphasis on language and readingapproached from a theoretical point of view.

713. Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disability for the Classroom Teacher. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CIE706. Deals with corrective and remedial reading in the elementary school covering causes of disability, procedures indiagnosis, and classroom remedial treatment.

715. Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disability for the Reading Specialist. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CIE 706.Deals with the role of the reading specialist, reading clinic organization, diagnostic remedial materials and techniques,with limited testing-teaching and clinical observation experiences.

721. Practicum in Remedial Reading for the Reading Specialist. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CIE 715. Provides supervisoryexperiences in diagnosis in prescribing materials for remediation and in directing remedial reading procedures for smallgroups of reading disability cases.

729. Reading in the Elementary School. 3 hrs. Provides for extensive study of recent trends in materials and methods inreading in the elementary school including significant related research studies.

730. Reading and Study Improvement Techniques for the Junior and Senior College Teacher of Reading. 3 hrs.Summarizes research, methods, and techniques of college reading programs.

733. Practicum in Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Disability for the Classroom Teacher. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CIE713. Develops the skills necessary in making a complete reading diagnosis including evaluations, interpretations, andrecommendations.

736. Practicum in Reading Diagnosis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CIE 713. Enables the student to work with small groups ofcorrective reading cases diagnosing needs and teaching corrective lessons.

737. Practicum in Remedial Reading Instruction. 3 hrs. Provides the student experiences in secondary reading diagnosisand remediation with emphasis on techniques in a practicum setting.

754. Reading in the Secondary Schools. 3 hrs. A course providing for extensive study of trends in materials and methods insecondary school reading including significant research studies which relate to these.

785. Seminar in Reading Instruction. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CIE 705, CIE 706, CIE 729. Considers topics pertinent to currentresearch in reading instructions. Topics announced in advance of registration.

Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary (CIS)540. Supervision for Effective Student Teaching. 1 hr. Introduction to the University of Southern Mississippi’s student

teaching program and the roles and responsibilities of associated personnel.

542. Methods and Materials for Teaching Adults to Read. 3 hrs. Instructional and diagnostic materials and methods fordealing with functionally illiterate adults.

570. Curriculum in the Secondary School. 2 hrs. A course which examines the present-day structure and nature of thesecondary school curriculum.



599. British Studies: Studies in British Education. 1-3 hrs.

600. Foundations of Multicultural Education. 3 hrs. Examines the affective and theoretical dimensions of pedagogyappropriate for culturally and linguistically diverse students with emphases on research, current social and educationalissues, and strategies for teaching tolerance.

603. Management and Organization of Diverse Classrooms. 3 hrs. Develops knowledge, skills, and attitudes required forteaching students from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing classroom management, organization, and discipline.



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616. Teacher/Administrator Legal Rights and Responsibilities. 3 hrs. Provides a comprehensive overview of the legalrights and responsibilities for teachers and administrators.


692. Special Problems I, II, III. 1 hr. each. A problem study to be approved by the department chairman to developknowledge and facility in the field of interest of the student. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required.



698. Thesis. 3 hrs. Credit deferred until thesis is completed.

700. Seminar in Secondary Education. 3 hrs. An investigation of the major trends and objectives of the secondary schoolwith emphasis upon the disciplinary areas of the curriculum.

701. Algebra for Secondary Teachers. 3 hrs. Consideration is given to the problems relating to the teaching of algebra and anew review of special algebraic principles.

705. Professional Subject Matter in Mathematics. 3 hrs. A study of ways to enrich the teaching of high school mathematicsthrough the introduction of basic topics and concepts of college mathematics.

706. Geometry for Secondary Teachers. 3 hrs. Consideration is given to the problems pertaining to the teaching of highschool geometry and a review of special geometric principles.

707. Materials in the Teaching of Mathematics. 3 hrs. A study of materials to be used in the teaching of secondary schoolmathematics both in the classroom and in extraclass activities.

708. High School Curriculum. 3 hrs. An overview of the field of curriculum and instruction at the secondary-school levelwith special emphasis upon contemporary trends.

710. Mathematics for Junior High School Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: To be teaching junior high school mathematics orhave at least a minor in college mathematics. Consideration is given to the problems relative to the teaching ofmathematics in grades 7, 8, and 9 and to the organization of mathematical subject matter for these grades.

718. Research and Trends in English Education. 3 hrs. Uses an action research paradigm to explore current research andtrends in the English classroom from various theoretical perspectives.

723. Research and Problems in Mathematics Education. 3 hrs. A seminar for experienced teachers who wish to plandevelopmental programs of mathematics instruction in light of recent developments.

750. Advanced Study of Problems and Issues in Teaching Secondary School Social Studies. 3 hrs. Explores inquirystrategies for the social studies classroom and seeks to foster a firm understanding of basic analytical concepts andprinciples for the experienced social studies teacher.

753. Instructional Management. 3 hrs. Designed to help school districts develop and manage their educational programthrough clear instructional objectives and matching test items.

756. Developing Community Education. 3 hrs. A course designed to acquaint teachers with the concept of communityeducation and its impact on their role in the classroom through strengthening community ties.

790. Qualitative Research in Curriculum and Instruction. 3-6 hrs. Application of qualitative research methodology in thecontexts of investigations in curriculum and instruction.

791. Research in Secondary Education. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the major professor.




798. Specialist Thesis. 6 hrs. Specialist degree candidates are required to select a significant educational problem forinvestigation and to present the findings in a scholarly paper under the guidance of a graduate committee.


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880. Advanced Graduate Seminar in Education. 1 hr. A series of in-depth discussions and analysis of significanteducational problems and issues for students in advanced programs.


Dance (DAN)553. Advanced Jazz Dance. 2 hrs. The study and application of the principles of jazz movement. May be repeated

for a total of six (6) hours.

568. Musical Theatre Dance. 2 hrs.

587L. Practicum in Movement. 1-2 hrs. May be taken for a total of 9 hrs.

599. British Studies. 3-6 hrs. Studies in dance and movement sciences abroad (5 weeks).

Economic Development (ED)551. Theories of Economic Location. 3 hrs. Principals of economic location analysis with emphasis on locational decision-

making and investment by different types of businesses. Relevance to economic development is stressed.

646. Economic Development Marketing. 1 hr. Examines the principles of strategic comprehensive marketing as applied toeconomic development practice.

650. Introduction to Economic Development Finance. 1 hr. Examines the fundamentals of economic development finance,including an overview of economic development finance, business credit analysis, fixed asset financing, real estatefinancing, grantsmanship, and sources of private and public finance.

651. Methods of Economic Development Research. 3 hrs. Examines research methods for local, regional, and stateeconomic development agencies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

652. Contemporary Issues in Economic Development. 1-3 hrs. variable credit. May be repeated for a total of 9 hrs.Examines critical issues facing economic developers with a focus on policy formulation in the Southeastern U.S.

653. Dynamics of Economic Development. 3 hrs. Theory and practice of spatial aspects of economic development asapplied to local, regional, and national economies and to the world market economy.

654. Preparing for Community Economic Development. 3 hrs. Provides practical instruction in the operation of a localeconomic development agency with emphasis on community preparation techniques and concepts.

655. Economic Development Finance. 3 hrs. Overview of financing principles for managing a local economic developmentorganization, evaluating strategic development plans and specific projects, and coordinating industrial developmentincentive packages.

656. Rural Economic Development. 3 hrs. Focuses on rural development problems with emphasis on the Southeastern U.S.;examines national and state policies and practices for stimulating nonmetropolitan development.

657. Promoting Community Economic Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Provides practicalinstruction in concepts and techniques for promoting a community, region, or state for new and existing businessinvestments.

658. Applied Research Problems in Economic Development. 3 hrs. This is a capstone course designed to challenge andsynthesize the student’s proficiency in economic development. It consists of several research problems to be completedand successfully defended during the semester. Problems are assigned based on the student’s program of courses andspecializations.

662. Economic Development and the Environment. 2 hrs. Focuses on environmental issues and practices in economicdevelopment. Includes a study of sustainable development, wetlands, resource conservation, hazardous and solid waste,environmental impact statements, and permitting.

663. Introduction to Research Methods in Economic Development. 1 hr. Introduction to data analysis, methods ofmeasurement, survey techniques, and data presentation as applied to economic development. Emphasizes computer andInternet applications.

664. Rural Development. 1 hr. Focuses on rural development problems, with emphasis on the southeastern U.S. Examinesnational and state policies and practices for stimulating nonmetropolitan development.

665. Economic Development and Tourism. 2 hrs. Study of tourism as it relates to economic development. Focuses onmethods for attracting tourism, hospitality and gaming businesses as target sector for economic development. Includes astudy of ecotourism and the gaming industry.

666. Community Development I. 1 hr. Examines techniques of community analysis and planning for community economicdevelopment, including strategic, land use, and transportation planning.

667. Community Development II. 2 hrs. Examines applied techniques for implementing a community economicdevelopment plan, including downtown development, industrial sites and buildings, workforce development, andinfrastructure.


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691. Internship. 2 hrs. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours; maximum of 2 hours credit for each academic term. Co-requisite: Admission to the Masters degree in Economic Development or the Ph.D. degree in InternationalDevelopment. Internship with the Center for Community and Economic Development under faculty supervision.

692. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours. Involves study in a specific topic of work in a specificarea of research under the direction of a consulting faculty member.


698. Thesis. 1-3 hrs. for a total of 6 hours. Independent research project initiated, designed, researched, and written by thestudent under the supervision of a major professor and a thesis committee.

701. New South Economic Development Course. 2 hrs. Week long course presenting a comprehensive overview ofeconomic development as a process, a practice, and a profession.

722. Advanced Research Methods in Economic Development. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: ED 663 or equivalent. Examinesresearch techniques applied to economic development problems, including impact, economic base, and retail trade areaanalysis; gathering, compilation, and presentation of community information; and industry targeting studies. Emphasizescomputer analysis and use of the Internet.

724. Advanced Economic Development Finance I. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: ED 650 or equivalent. Credit analysis process,permanent working capital analysis, cash flow analysis, and projections and deal structuring as they are applied ineconomic development practice.

725. Advanced Economic Development Finance II. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: ED 724 or equivalent. Real estate financing, returnon investment, real estate appraisals, taxation, deal structuring and negotiation as they apply to economic development.

741. Relational Skills in the E.D. Organization. 2 hrs. Examines “relational” skills needed by professional economicdevelopers, including oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, negotiation, business etiquette, anddealing with the media and constituents.

743. Managing an E.D. Agency. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Introduction to Management or equivalent. Study of managementtheory and approaches specifically applied to economic development agencies. Includes personnel management andworking with volunteers, community leaders, and board members.

747. Economic Development Promotion. 1 hr. Prerequisite: ED 646 or equivalent, ED 666 and 667 or equivalent.Techniques of internal and external advertising, promotion, and salesmanship in economic development, with emphasison business retention, expansion, creation, and recruitment.

748. International Economic Development Methods. 1 hr. Prerequisite: ED 646 or equivalent. Examines methods ofpromoting foreign direct investment and export assistance for domestic producers.

761. Contemporary Issues in Economic Development. 1-3 hrs. Analysis of selected issues of current importance to thepractice of economic development.

764. Economic Development Theory I. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: GHY 350 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.Manufacturing, retail, service, and commercial location theory.

765. Economic Development Theory II. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: GHY 350 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.Regional and local economic development theory, including growth centers, economic base theory, and multiplieranalysis.

784. Best Practices in Economic Development. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Approval of adviser and instructor. Case studies ofselected examples of best practices in economic development.

789. Applied Problems in Economic Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Capstone course in creativeproblem-solving designed to challenge and synthesize the student’s proficiency in economic development practice.Several research problems are completed and defended based on the student’s program of study and specializations.

791. Apprenticeship. 2 hrs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of adviser and consent ofsupervising instructor. Placement in a mentoring environment in an economic development agency. 2 hours of credit foreach academic term. Four hours required.

Economics (ECO)520. Economic Analysis for Managers. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Computer literacy, calculus. Micro-economic and macro-

economic analysis as applied to managerial decision making. See also MBA 520.

598. International Economics Seminar Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. Conducted in London,England: a series of lectures and discussions involving authorities on international economic issues and practices.

606. Microeconomic Analysis for Business. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ECO 201-202 or ECO 520. A study of pricing and resourceallocation with emphasis on applying microeconomic concepts.


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672. International Trade and Finance. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ECO 201-202, FIN 300, and consent of the instructor. A study ofinternational trade theory, balance of payments adjustment mechanisms, exchange rate determination, and the role of theMNC in the international economy.

692. Special Problems in Economics. 1-6 hrs.

699. International Economics Research Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. A research course ininternational economics offered for students enrolled in ECO 598.

Educational Administration (EDA)540. Community Education and the Professional Educator. 1 hr. Introduction to the concept of community education and

its importance in building a base of community support for schools.

598. British Studies: Studies in British Education. 3 hrs. Provides students with information on various topics related toBritish education and with field experiences related to British educational institutions.

599. British Studies: Research in British Education. 3-6 hrs. To provide students with supervised research study on Britisheducation that relates to their interests or educational specialty.

600. Introduction to Educational Leadership. 3 hrs. An introduction to leadership for student-centered schools.

601. Introduction to Community Education. 3 hrs. Designed to acquaint students with the historical development ofcommunity education, and to review the basic components of the community school.


616. Legal Considerations for School Leadership. 3 hrs. Provides a comprehensive overview of the legal rights andresponsibilities of students, teachers, and administrators.

620. Instructional Leadership - Supervision and Professional Development. 3 hrs. The role and functions of theinstructional leader in the modern school setting.

628. Contextual Dimensions of the Principalship. 3 hrs. Focus is on skills essential for today’s school leaders in student-centered schools.

630. Organization and Administration of the Elementary School. 3 hrs. Emphasizes the role, responsibilities, andfunctions of the principal in the modern elementary school.

632. Organization and Administration of the Junior High and Middle Schools. 3 hrs. Examines the Junior High-MiddleSchool function, objectives and program from the viewpoint of the administrator and supervisor.

634. Organization and Administration of the Secondary School. 3 hrs. Emphasizes the role, responsibilities, and functionsof the principal in the modern secondary school.

636. Administrative Internship. 3-12 hrs. Intensive field experience under supervision of practitioner/mentor and universityfaculty coordinator.

650. Educational Resources Development and Management. 3 hrs. Emphasizes the relationship between effectivemanagement of financial resources and the instructional program. Includes attention to site-based budgeting.

691. Research. 1-16 hrs. arr.

692. Special Problems I, II, III. 1-3 hrs. A problem study to develop knowledge and facility in a field of interest for thestudent which requires preparation of a scholarly paper under the supervision of a graduate professor.

694. Field Problems in Production I and II. 3 hrs. Opportunity to study local school problems under careful supervision of agraduate professor.


698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs. Credit deferred until thesis is completed.

700. Public School Finance. 3 hrs. Emphasizes principles of taxation; local, state, and federal financing of public education;equalization of education opportunity.

701. Analysis of Teaching Behavior. 3 hrs. Designed to analyze teaching behavior to determine competency, includinginteraction analysis and microteaching skills.

704. School Community Relations. 3 hrs. A study of school community relations purposes, principles, policies, andprocedures.

706. Education Facilities Development and Management. 3 hrs. A comprehensive study of the administrative function infacilities, renovation, planning, maintenance, and management.


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708. Developing and Managing Human Resources. 3 hrs. Emphasizes the relationship between effective management ofhuman resources and the instructional program. Includes attention to licensed and support personnel.

710. School Law. 3 hrs. Legal aspects of such factors as school money, church-state relationships, injury to pupils, student andteacher rights, and related matters.

711. Higher Education in the United States. 3 hrs. This course provides an overview of the development, scope, philosophy,objectives, and recent innovations in colleges and universities.

712. The Community/Junior College. 3 hrs. This course treats the development, functions, programs, philosophy, issues,and research related to the two-year college.

713. Curricula in Higher Education. 3 hrs. A study of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education curriculumdevelopment in community/junior and senior colleges.

714. Higher Education Finance. 3 hrs. This course will explore the financing of higher education including the following:the theoretical bases for the use of taxation to support post-secondary education; students fees and tuition; public andprivate grants, gifts, and bequests; financing and planning for higher education needs; cost benefit and cost analysis;budgeting and accounting.

715. Administration and Supervision of College Teaching. 3 hrs. A study of the administration of college faculty personnelservices and of techniques for faculty development.

716. Legal Issues in Higher Education. 3 hrs. Explore legal issues and their impact on post-secondary institutions. Coverssuch topics as academic freedom, faculty employment, student legal issues, and tort liability.

717. Continuing Education and Community Service. 3 hrs. The role and scope of continuing education and communityservice in higher education, including the community college.

719. Organization and Administration of Occupational Education in the Community College. 3 hrs. Economic, social,educational and legal bases for occupational education; administration of secondary and community college programs.

720. Advanced Curriculum Development. 3 hrs. Designed for the school administrator who has or will have responsibilityfor curriculum development in a school system.

730. Media Skills for Successful School-Community Relations. 3 hrs. Designed to build communication skills needed for asuccessful school-community relations program.

736. Practicum in Educational Administration. 3 hrs. Seminar-experiences in administrative problems from the standpointof the chief school officer and the central office staff.

738. Practicum in Supervision. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: EDA 620. An advanced seminar in supervisory services and currentproblems from a central office viewpoint.

740. Advanced Instructional Supervision. 3 hrs. Designed to develop a systematic approach to instructional improvementthat will be of use to the generalist or specialist. Prerequisites: EDA 600 and EDA 620.

742. Consensus Decision-Making in Education. 3 hrs. Designed to help school administrators improve their skills in usingfaculty and community groups in educational decision-making.

750. Administrative Workshop I, II, III, and IV. One and one-half hours per week. (Course may be repeated, with onlynine hours counting toward a degree.)753. Evaluating Instructional Management. 3 hrs. Provides strategies for assessinginstructional management practices.

755. The Superintendency. 3 hrs. Analyzes roles, responsibilities, and relationships as well as problems and issues associatedwith the position of school superintendent.

756. Developing Community Education. 3 hrs. Designed to acquaint educators and agency representatives with the conceptof community education and how it builds a strong base of community support for the schools.

780. Educational Leadership Seminar. 3 hrs. The nature and roles of leadership in educational settings with emphasis onself assessment and leadership style in educational decision making.

791. Research in Educational Administration, Supervision, and Curriculum. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of themajor professor.


794. Field Problems in Administration I, II, III. 1 hr. A project dealing with a specific problem in school administration. Anon-the-job training program with the work being done under the supervision of a graduate professor. This registrationmust be approved by the departmental chairman upon the recommendation of the student’s major professor.



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798. Specialist Thesis. 6 hrs. Selection of practical educational problems for solution by candidates for the specialist’s degree,using research and professional knowledge. A scholarly report is required.

800. Seminar: Theories in Educational Organization and Administration. 3 hrs. This course deals with the theories andconcepts underlying present day school organization, administration, and supervision.

814. Organization and Administration of Higher Education. 3 hrs. A study of organizational and administrative roles ofstructure, governance, coordination, control and finance of higher education.

816. Seminar in Problems in Higher Education. 3 hrs. Discussion of problems and topics in higher education to bedetermined by the students and the instructor.

889. Special Topics Seminar. 1 hr. (Max. 3 hrs.) A seminar for in-residence doctoral students in educational administration,emphasizing current issues selected by students in consultation with faculty.


Electronics Engineering Technology (EET)512. Advanced Circuit Analysis. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: EET 512L. Transfer functions;

network analysis by Laplace transform methods. Not open to Masters of Engineering Technology candidates who havebackgrounds in electrical or electronics engineering technology.

512L. Advanced Circuit Analysis Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: EET 512.

550. Microwave Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: EET 315, MAT 317, PHY 112. Corequisite: EET 550L. Introduction tomicrowave technology. Emphasis: communications, radar, components, circuits, measurement techniques and fault.

550L. Microwave Technology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: EET 550.

561. Electric Power Generation and Distribution. 3 hrs. Power generation and distribution, load flow, faults, grids, andlayout.

592. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Supervised study in area of electronics engineering technology related to manufacturing.

603. Digital Signal Processing. 3 hrs. Theory and applications of processing discrete data. MATLAB will be used in thedevelopment of DSP algorithms to manipulate signals, reduce noise, and extract information.

604. Active and Digital Filtering. 3 hrs. Practical analog and digital filter design covering Butterworth, Chebyshev, andelliptic filters. Digital filter design to include IIR and FIR. Window function for FIR filters will also be covered.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Supervised study in the area of electronics engineering technology.

Engineering Technology (ENT)510. Foundations in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. 3 hrs. Fundamentals of computer use for drafting and design

using commercial software.

520. Computer Aided Drafting and Design II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 510. CADD applied to architectural and engineeringdrawing using AUTOCAD. Graphics programming in two- and three-dimensions.

521. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 520 or CADD experience. Advanced CADDtopics applied to architectural and engineering drawing using AutoLISP.

530. Solar Heating and Cooling. 3 hrs. Corequisite: ENT 530L. Solar energy conversion methods; collectors; residential,commercial solar heating and cooling. Economics of solar energy. Total energy systems.

530L. Solar Heating and Cooling Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: ENT 530.

540. Workforce Development Models. 3 hrs. Application of different instructional models to design workforce training offacts, concepts, procedures, and processes.

543. Strategies for Technology Training. 3 hrs. Mastery of core competencies to develop and deliver technology training.

544. Fire Safety. 3 hrs. Codes and technology used in fire prevention, detection, protection, and suppression.

545. Ergonomics. 3 hrs. Standards, statutes, and technology used in ergonomic analysis of worksites. Prevention and controlof ergonomic risk conditions.

550. Safety Compliance. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. A comprehensive overview ofsafety standards, regulations, concepts, and processes relating to the modern industrial workplace.

560. Performance Technology I. 3 hrs. Examine foundations, process models, interventions, and professional practice issuesfor improving workforce productivity and competence.

565. Performance Technology II. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: ENT 560 and TOE 569 or permission of instructor. Investigation ofinnovative techniques to deliver training and performance interventions.

570. Electronics for Scientists. 3 hrs. Corequisite: ENT 570L. Practical electronics needed for maximum utilization ofscientific instrumentation, automation, and logic circuits.


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570L.Electronics for Scientists Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: ENT 570.

575. Workforce Analysis. 3 hrs. Applied research methods and tools for the training professional to analyze and evaluate theworker, work processes, and the organization.

592. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. Topics in Engineering Technology I.

593. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Topics in Engineering Technology II.

601. Cost Analysis and Control. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 390. Applied cost control methods and techniques to establishprices of products for their targeted market segment.

610. Advanced Quality Assurance. 3 hrs. Recent advances in quality assurance, customer focus, TQM, process capability,control charts, concurrent engineering, Taguchi’s method, product liability and reliability, ISO 9000, QS-9000, Demingand Baldridge awards.

640. Resources in Engineering Technology. 3 hrs. Operations management and technology, human and technicalresources, forecasting, planning and control, project analysis, logistics and distribution, queuing systems.

665. Advanced Performance Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 560. Advanced application of Performance Technologyinterventions that impact today’s workforce.

675. Research in Workforce Training and Development. 3 hrs. Analysis and evaluation of current research in the field ofWorkforce Training and Development.

680. Engineering Technology Seminar. 1-6 hrs. Presentation of engineering technology industrial applications, practices,and problem solutions. May be repeated for a total of 6 hrs.

691. Research. 1-6 hrs. Investigation of current research and literature in engineering technology; development of writingskills; a thesis/prospectus must be orally defended. A maximum of 3 hrs. can be applied toward a degree in EngineeringTechnology.

692. Topics in Engineering Technology. 1-6 hrs. Investigation of specific topics related to engineering technology. May berepeated for a total of 6 hrs.

697. Independent Study and Research. 1-12 hrs. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward degree. Studentsactively working on a thesis or project, consulting with major professor, and/or using University resources and who arenot in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hrs. of thesis or project credit must enroll in this course for at least 3 hrs.each semester.

698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. For a total of 6 hours. Credit deferred until thesis is complete.

699. Project. 1-3 hrs. For a total of 3 hours. Credit deferred until project is complete.

English (ENG)501. Advanced Grammar. 3 hrs. Introduces structural and transformational grammar.

503. Introduction to Linguistics. 3 hrs. Introduces the principles of descriptive linguistics.

506. History of the English Language. 3 hrs. Surveys the development of the English language from Old English to thepresent.

513. Survey of the Modern Novel. 3 hrs. Examines major British and Continental novels of the last hundred years.

515. Survey of Modern Poetry. 3 hrs. Acquaints students with the work of the significant modern poets, as well as themodern period’s important poetic innovations and movements.

517. Survey of Modern Drama. 3 hrs. Surveys important British and Continental dramas of the twentieth century.

518. Literature for the Adolescent. 3 hrs. Study of literature and pedagogical theory for use with secondary school students.

519. Studies in World Literature. 3 hrs. Focuses on Continental, British, and American writers of the nineteenth andtwentieth centuries. Repeatable to nine hours.

521. Fiction Writing III. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, permission of the instructor, and enrollment in Center forWriters. Provides an opportunity to develop techniques of fiction writing. Repeatable to nine hours.

522. Poetry Writing III. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, permission of the instructor, and enrollment in Center forWriters. Provides an opportunity to develop techniques of poetry writing. Repeatable to nine hours.

523. Creative Non-fiction Writing. 3 hrs. Workshop in writing non-fiction prose: Personal essay, reviews, opinion.

525. Readings in the Theory of Fiction. 3 hrs. Examines theories and forms of contemporary fiction. Repeatable to six hours.

526. Readings in the Theory of Poetry. 3 hrs. Examines theories and forms of contemporary poetry. Repeatable to six hours.

540. Literary Criticism. 3 hrs. Provides a historical approach to the study of literary criticism from the classical period to thepresent. Emphasis will be on major texts and major critics.

550. Survey of Medieval Literature, 500-1500. 3 hrs. Surveys world literature of the period.

551. Chaucer. 3 hrs. Emphasizes a close reading of The Canterbury Tales.


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552. Arthurian Literature. 3 hrs. Surveys the literature treating the legend of King Arthur.

554. Survey of Shakespeare. 3 hrs. Studies a selected group of Shakespeare’s work, including plays of several genres.

555. Studies in Shakespeare. 3 hrs. Studies a selected group of Shakespeare’s work according to genre, theme, or special topic.

556. Survey of Sixteenth-Century British Literature. 3 hrs. Studies the more important British writers of this period.

557. Survey of the Development of British Drama to 1642. 3 hrs. Studies British drama from its beginnings to 1642,exclusive of Shakespeare.

558. Survey of Seventeenth-Century British Prose and Poetry. 3 hrs. Surveys British literature of the period 1600 to 1660,with emphasis on the “schools” of Donne and Jonson.

559. Milton. 3 hrs. Studies the poetry and prose of Milton with emphasis on the major works.

560. Survey of British Literature, 1660-1740. 3 hrs. Surveys British literature from the Restoration to 1740.

562. Survey of British Literature, 1740-1798. 3 hrs. Surveys British literature from 1740 to 1798.

563. Victorian Fiction Prose. 3 hrs. Survey of British fiction and non-fiction prose in the period 1830-1900.

564. Survey of the British Novel to 1900. 3 hrs. Surveys the development of British fiction from Richardson through Hardy.

565. Survey of Nineteenth-Century British Literature: Romantic. 3 hrs. Surveys poetry and prose of the period 1790 to1830.

566. Victorian Poetry and Drama. 3 hrs. Survey of British poetry and drama of the period 1830-1900.

567. Survey of Twentieth-Century British Literature. 3 hrs. Studies major twentieth-century British writers, emphasizingnovelists and dramatists.

568. British Women Writers. 3 hrs. Literature written by British women writers. Variable content.

569. Studies in British Literature. 3 hrs. Examines various topics in British literature. Repeatable to nine hours.

570. Survey of the American Literary Renaissance, 1820-1870. 3 hrs. Examines the writings of Emerson, Thoreau,Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, and others.

571. Survey of the Rise of Realism in American Literature, 1870-1920. 3 hrs. Examines American literature after the CivilWar, focusing on the terms realism and naturalism.

572. Survey of American Drama. 3 hrs. Studies American drama from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on thetwentieth century.

573. Studies in African-American Literature. 3 hrs. Focuses on specific genres, topics, or writers of African-AmericanLiterature.

577. Survey of the American Novel 1920 to 1960. 3 hrs. Studies techniques and historical backgrounds of the majornovelists.

578. American Women Writers. 3 hrs. Literature written by American women writers. Variable content.

585. Literature of the South. 3 hrs. Emphasizes the fiction, poetry, and drama of Southern writers.

589. Studies in American Literature. 3 hrs. Studies notable movements, genres, and problems of American literature.Repeatable to nine hours.

593. Irish Studies. 4 hrs. A three-week course taught in Ireland as part of the USM British Studies Program. Content willvary.

596. Caribbean Studies. 3 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series under the auspices of the College of International andContinuing Education

597. Special Topics in British Literature. 6 hrs. A five-week course taught in London, England, offering an intensive studyof special topics in British literature.

598. British Studies I. 3-6 hrs. A five-week course taught in London, England. Generally offers an intensive study of topicsand figures from the beginning of English literature to 1800.

599. British Studies II. 3-6 hrs. A five-week course taught in London, England. Generally offers an intensive study of topicsand figures in English literature from 1800 to the present.

609. Dimensions of Learning in English Education I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CIS 603, SPE 500, REF 632, CIS 700.Corequisite: REF 601. Seminar and field experience in English Education.

610. Dimensions of Learning in English Education II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENG 609. Corequisite: CIR 754. Seminar andfield experience in English education. Includes a classroom-based research project.

611. Topics in Contemporary Literature. 3 hrs. A critical examination of a theme or themes in contemporary literature.Repeatable to six hours.

612. Studies in Genre. 3 hrs. Provides a focused survey of a literary genre and its critical history. Repeatable to six hours.


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625. Readings in Fiction. 3 hrs. Studies in contemporary fiction. Repeatable to six hours.

626. Readings in Poetry. 3 hrs. Studies in contemporary poetry. Repeatable to six hours.

627. Introduction to Publishing. 3 hrs. A practical introduction to the business of publishing, concentrating on publishingand marketing.

630. Teaching Composition. 3 hrs. Introduces students to composition pedagogy.

631. Composition Research and Scholarship. 3 hrs. Examines resources and methods for research and scholarship;emphasizes empirical, rhetorical, and historical frameworks.

632. Contemporary Composition Theory. 3 hrs. Surveys contemporary theories of composition and considers theirimplications for teaching writing.

633. Rhetorical Dimensions of Composition. 3 hrs. Examines historical and contemporary theories of rhetoric in thecontext of composition theory and practice.

640. Bibliography and Methods of Research in English. 3 hrs. Instruction in the collection, evaluation, and presentation ofresearch materials.

644. Topics in Literary Theory. 3 hrs. A critical examination of important trends, movements, or issues in literary theory.Repeatable to six hours.

650. Studies in Medieval Literature. 3 hrs. Provides a focused survey of world literature from the period 500-1500.Repeatable up to six hours.

655. Studies in Shakespeare. 3 hrs. Provides a survey of a group of Shakespeare’s plays chosen on the basis of genre,period, or theme. Repeatable to six hours.

658. Studies in Renaissance Literature. 3 hrs. Provides a focused survey of literary works from the sixteenth andseventeenth centuries. Repeatable to six hours.

661. Studies in the Restoration and Eighteenth Century British Literature. 3hrs. Provides a focused survey in theliterature of the restoration period through the eighteenth century. Repeatable to six hours.

663. Studies in Nineteenth Century British Literature. 3 hrs. Provides a focused survey of the poetry and/or prose of thenineteenth century. Repeatable to six hours.

667. Studies in Twentieth-Century British Literature. 3 hrs. Provides a focused survey of twentieth-century Britishliterature. Repeatable to six hours.

669. Topics in British Literature. 3 hrs. A critical examination of important trends, movements, and issues in Britishliterature. Repeatable up to six hours.

670. Studies in American Literature I. 3 hrs. Provides a focused survey of selected American writers and movements before1900. Repeatable to six hours.

671. Studies in American Literature II. 3 hrs. Provides a focused survey of selected American writers and movements since1900. Repeatable to six hours.

672. Topics in American Literature. 3 hrs. A critical examination of a theme or themes in American literature. Repeatable tosix hours.

673. Topics in African-American Literature. 3 hrs. A critical examination of genres, topics or writers of African-Americanliterature. Repeatable to six hours.

678. Topics in Writing by Women. 3 hrs. A critical examination of a genre, topic or theme in women’s literature.

690. Teaching Freshman Composition. 1 hr. Paces English 101 and 102. Provides practical models for writing assignments,teaching techniques, and classroom management for teachers of Freshman Composition. Repeatable to four hours.Credit hours do not count toward degree.

692. Special Problems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Provides the opportunity to pursue a special topic or area ofinterest. Repeatable to six hours.

694. Studies in Basic Writing. 3 hrs. Examines theoretical, historical, and cultural issues in the teaching of basic writing.

695. Advanced Methods in English. 3 hrs. Analyzes recent theories and practices in the teaching of composition, literature,and language in postelementary institutions. Repeatable to nine hours. Credit hours do not count toward English degree.

696. Studies in Technical and Professional Writing. 3 hrs. Examines the history and theory of scientific and technicaldiscourse as well as pedagogical applications.


698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs., for a total of six hours.


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702. Readings in Linguistics. 3 hrs. Examines varying topics, but usually treats practical aspects of classroom problemsarising from widely varying dialects in the public schools. Repeatable to nine hours.

703. Seminar in Teaching English as a Second Language. 3 hrs. Examines the practical application of linguistic principlesto second language teaching.

714. Tutorial in English and Germanic Philology. 3 hrs. Develops specialized area of inquiry unavailable in the regularcurriculum.

716. Seminar in Modern World Literature. 3 hrs. Examines varying topics in British and Continental literature of thetwentieth century: authors, movements, and genres. Repeatable to nine hours.

721. Seminar in Fiction Writing. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, permission of the instructor, and enrollment inCenter for Writers. Workshop in fiction writing. Repeatable to nine hours for M.A., to eighteen hours for Ph.D.

722. Seminar in Poetry Writing. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, permission of the instructor, and enrollment inCenter for Writers. Workshop in poetry writing. Repeatable to nine hours.

723. Seminar in Non-Fiction Writing. 3 hrs. Workshop in the writing of non-fiction prose, memoir, and personal essay.Repeatable to nine hours.

730. Seminar in Literacy Theory. 3 hrs. Considers the role of writing in current conceptions of literacy and exploresliteracy practices from a cultural perspective.

733. Teaching/Administrative Internship in Writing. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Completion of 15 hours of course work inrhetoric and composition and permission of the instructor. Provides doctoral-level students with supervised experiencein teaching writing or directing writing programs.

735. Issues in Writing Program Administration. 3 hrs. Focuses on issues and research relating to writing programadministration in post-secondary institutions.

744. Seminar in Literary Criticism. 3 hrs. Examines specific issues in critical theory. Repeatable to nine hours.

750. Anglo-Saxon. 3 hrs. Examines the Old English language and representative English literature prior to 1066.

751. Beowulf. 3 hrs. Reading Beowulf in Anglo-Saxon.

753. Middle English. 3 hrs. Presents readings in Middle English literature exclusive of Chaucer, emphasizing the languageand dialects of English from 1100 to 1500.

754. Seminar in Medieval Literature. 3 hrs. Focuses on the works of a major English medieval writer or group of writers.Repeatable to nine hours.

758. Seminar in Renaissance Literature. 3 hrs. Studies the works of a major English Renaissance writer or group of writers.Repeatable to nine hours.

760. Seminar in Seventeenth-Century British Literature. 3 hrs. Provides extensive study of an author, topic, or genre inseventeenth-century British literature. Repeatable to nine hours.

761. Seminar in Eighteenth-Century British Literature. 3 hrs. Provides extensive study of an author, topic, or genre ineighteenth-century British literature. Repeatable to nine hours.

763. Seminar in English Romanticism. 3 hrs. Provides extensive study of selected poets and topics from the Romantic Era(1790-1830). Repeatable to nine hours.

764. Seminar in Victorianism. 3 hrs. Provides extensive study of selected authors and topics from the Victorian Era (1830-1910). Repeatable to nine hours.

769. Seminar in Modern British Literature. 3 hrs. Offers an examination of important modern British figures andmovements. Repeatable to nine hours.

770. Seminar in American Literature I. 3 hrs. Presents a detailed study of selected American writers and movements before1900. Repeatable to nine hours.

771. Seminar in American Literature II. 3 hrs. Presents a detailed study of selected American writers and movements since1900. Repeatable to nine hours.

772. Readings in American Literature. 3 hrs. Presents a detailed study of selected American writers and movements.Repeatable to nine hours.

773. Seminar in African-American Literature. 3 hrs. Provides a detailed study of selected genres, topics, or writers ofAfrican-American literature. Repeatable to nine hours.

790. Seminar in Rhetoric and Composition. 3 hrs. Provides extensive study and research in a special topic (such as WritingAssessment, Feminist Perspectives on Language and Literacy, Discourse Analysis, Cultural Studies and Composition,Composition and the Postmodern). Repeatable to nine hours.

791. Research in English. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of major professor. Must be taken pass/fail. Credit hours do notcount toward degree.


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792. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Provides the opportunity to pursue a special topic orarea of interest. Repeatable to six hours.



Environmental Science (ESC)501. Environmental Sampling. 4 hrs. Methods for sampling and solids, liquids, and gases for environmental testing.

505. Environmental Impact Statements. 3 hrs. Preparation of environmental impact statements, EIS’s, for projects withsignificant environmental impact.

506. Environmental Remediation. 3 hrs. Study of the environmental remediation process and methods for contaminatedsoils, sludges, slurries, and water systems.

530. Environmental Management Systems - ISO 14000 in Industry. 3 hrs. Study of environmental management systems,codes, standards, and development of a draft ISO 14000 environmental management system.

531. Environmental Safety. 3 hrs. Detection and control of harmful agents in working environments, such as vapors, gases,mists, radiation, and sound.

531L. Environmental Safety Laboratory. 1 hr.

550. Pollution Control. 3 hrs. Study of pollution, its origin and effects, and methods of pollution abatement, Emphasis oncontrol mechanisms, industrial control equipment, operations, and regulations.

592. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Topics and content related tocurrent research and practice in environmental science.

692. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Topics and content related tocurrent research and practice in environmental science.

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)501. Family Life Education. 3 hrs. General philosophy and broad principles of family life education with emphasis on

planning, implementing and evaluating such educational programs.

504. Consumer Economics. 3 hrs. Study of how consumers, business, and government interact in the exchange of goods andservices in the marketplace.

509. Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences. 3 hrs. Developing and evaluating teaching units for family andconsumer sciences-related occupational programs.

605. Supervision of Family and Consumer Sciences Education. 3 hrs. Practices and procedures in the supervision ofvocational family and consumer sciences.

606. Selected Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. 3 hrs. (May be repeated once.) Prerequisite: Thecorresponding subject matter course. The development and application of units of work in selected areas in thesecondary school program.

607. Curriculum Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences. 3 hrs. A practicum for developing family and consumersciences curriculum materials for local schools.

610. Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. 1-6 hrs. Current trends and issues in family and consumersciences.

611. Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences. 3 hrs. Theory and practice of systematic evaluation of components offamily and consumer sciences programs, including occupational family and consumer sciences.

612. Field Experience in Family and Consumer Sciences Related Occupations. 6 hrs. Supervised work experience inapproved Family and Consumer Sciences Occupations. Can only be counted toward Occupational Certification.

615. Methods, Materials, and Information Technology in Family and Consumer Sciences. 3 hrs. Emphasis on newdevelopments in teaching family and consumer sciences, including computer technology.

630. Dimensions of Learning in Family and Consumer Sciences Education I. 3 hrs. The first of a two-semester coursesequence providing a broad introduction to the concepts, contexts, and practices of teaching, as well as specificinstruction in secondary Family and Consumer Sciences methods. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to theMasters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program. This course includes a clinical supervision component.

631. Dimensions of Learning in Family and Consumer Sciences Education II. 3 hrs. Pre-requisite: FCS 630. The secondof a two-semester course sequence providing a broad introduction to the concepts, contexts, and practices of teaching, aswell as specific instruction in secondary Family and Consumer Sciences methods. Enrollment is restricted to students


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admitted to the Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program. This course includes a clinical supervisioncomponent.


692. Special Problems in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. 1-4 hrs.



Family Studies (FAM)550. Sexuality in the Family. 3 hrs. Research and theory on the impact of family life cycle changes on sexuality, intimacy,

and gender needs and the application of this for the helping professional.

551. Marriage Adjustment: Communication and Conflict. 3 hrs. Mate selection, marital adjustment, divorce, andremarriage are examined. Emphasis will be on communication, power struggles, and problem solving in relation tocybernetics theory.

553. The Family in Later Life. 3 hrs. An examination of family kinship patterns in later life; relationships with spouse, adultchildren, and siblings.




598. British Studies Program: Aging and the Family. 3-6 hrs. Current topics, trends, and issues which impact the family.Offered in London, England.

600. Prepracticum in Marriage and Family Therapy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: FAM 650, FAM 655, and permission of theinstructor. Students are expected to gain basic clinical competencies in preparation for working with families.

610. Marital Therapy. 3 hrs. A survey of the major of marital and couple therapy with an emphasis on evidence-basedtreatment.

615. Gender and Culture in the Family. 3 hrs. Designed to help students integrate theoretical, research, and developmentalapplications of gender and cultural issues into their understanding of the family and in the practice of systems therapy.



645. Financial Problems of Families. 3 hrs. Study of family resource utilization emphasizing methods of assisting families ineffective planning.

650. Individual and Family Life Cycle Development. 3 hrs. Content of human interactions and the process of change infamily structures over time is assessed in light of systems theory and family life cycle development theory.

651. Parents and Children: Problem Resolution. 3 hrs. A study of both functional and dysfunctional relationship patternsbetween parents and children/adolescents. Focus is on the systematic intervention process.

653. Aging and the Family. 3 hrs. Family-oriented problem solving and its relation to major gerontological issues such asintergenerational struggles, independence, loneliness, alternative living arrangements, etc.

654. Special Topics in Gerontology. 1-3 hrs. Study of current issues in the field of aging. Topics will vary. May be repeatedfor a maximum of 9 hours with permission of adviser.

655. Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy I: Survey of Major Models. 3 hrs. A survey of the major models of familyand systems theory including general systems, family systems, cybernetics, intergenerational, structural, strategic,experiential, and postmodern models.

656. Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy II: Evidence-Based Treatment. 3 hrs. A survey of treatment approacheswith demonstrated effectiveness based empirically validated research.

658. Seminar in Family Relations. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of 6 hrs. Current topics, trends, and issues whichconcern and affect families.

659. Ethics and Professional Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy. 3 hr. A consideration of the ethical foundations for


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the professional practice of marriage and family therapy. The American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy(AAMFT) Code of Ethics serves as a guide for the study of legal and personal roles and personal responsibilities intherapy, research, and professional development.

660. Assessment in Marriage and Family Therapy. 3 hrs. Assessment of dysfunctional relationship patterns usingappropriate major mental health assessment instruments and structured techniques designed for systemic intervention.

663. Professional Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy. 3 hrs. A survey of non-normative family experiences as wellas current trends in marriage and family therapy.

665. Sex Therapy. 3 hrs. Sexual development and attitudes towards sex are explored. Physical, psychological, emotional,and systemic processes in chronic sexual problems and specific intervention strategies are examined.


690. Practicum in Family and Consumer Studies. 3-9 hrs. Prerequisite: FCS 401 or 501 and permission of instructor.Supervised experiences in family and consumer studies.

691. Research in Family and Consumer Studies. 1-16 hrs.

692. Special Problems in Family Relations. 1-4 hrs.



790. Supervised Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: FAM 656, FAM 660, FAM 600, andpermission of the clinical faculty. Supervised clinical training with couples and families. May be repeated.

794. Marriage and Family Supervision. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Major models of marriage and familytherapy and supervision are examined.

Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Studies (FMA)521. International Fashion Study. 2-9 hrs. Planned study of international fashion centers with emphasis on clothing, textiles,

interiors, and merchandising. May be repeated up to 9 hrs.

531. Tailoring. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Basic construction skills. Principles and techniques of tailoring applied to a suit or coat.

537. Principles of Apparel Design and Production. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: FMA 332, FMA 330 or 334, FMA 331, orpermission of the instructor. A study of the historical beginnings, the development and current methods used in thedesign and production of apparel and accessories. Lab emphasis is placed on fashion sketching.

631. Seminar in Clothing and Textiles. 3 hrs. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated once for a total of 6hours.

633. Flat Pattern Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic construction skills. Application of flat pattern design techniques to thecreation of dress designs.

692. Special Problems in Clothing and Textiles. 1-4 hrs.

Finance (FIN)570. Managerial Finance. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Computer literacy; MBA 511. A study of financial analysis in managerial

decision making. See also MBA 570.

598. International Financial Seminar Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. Conducted in London,England: a series of lectures and discussions involving authorities on international financial issues and practices.

640. Money and Capital Markets. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: FIN 300. Study of the operations of financial markets and financialinstitutions and their role in the economy.

652. Problems in Investment. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: FIN 300. Application of tested and experimental theories by investmentmanagers to problems of short and long-term decision making.

692. Special Problems in Finance. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. A supervised course in individualstudy and research.

699. International Finance Research Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. A research course ininternational finance offered for students enrolled in FIN 598.


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Foreign Languages (FL)561. Teaching Second Languages: Theory into Practice. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Familiarizes students

with the major aspects of foreign/second language teaching theory and with the variety of instructional approaches andtechniques pertinent to the foreign/second language teaching and learning situation.

562. Translation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

581. Advanced Credit for Study Abroad. 3-9 hrs. Arr. Prerequisites: Advanced knowledge of the language to be studied;prior arrangements must be made for the evaluation and receipt of credit. Credit will be granted for systematic study ofthe language and culture or the language and literature of a foreign area. Study must be under the direction of arecognized teaching institution approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Thedepartment will examine and grade the progress and achievement of the participants in this program before grantingcredit.

609. Dimensions of Learning in Foreign Language Education I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CIS 603, SPE 500, REF 632, CIS700. Corequisite: REF 601. Seminar and field experience in Foreign Language Education.

610. Dimensions of Learning in Foreign Language Education II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: FL 609. Corequisite: CIR 754.Seminar and field experience in Foreign Language education. Includes a classroom-based research project.

663. Applied Linguistics in Second and Foreign Languages. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Study offundamental aspects of linguistics with an emphasis on application to second and foreign language learning andinstruction.

664. Second Language Acquisition Theory and Practice. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Current trends in secondlanguage acquisition theory and research. Students will develop an awareness of how SLA theory and research apply totheir specific second and/or foreign language learning and teaching practice.

665. Sociocultural and Sociolinguistic Perspectives in Language Teaching. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.Provides students with the knowledge of the relationship between language and its social context, with an emphasis onthe application of that knowledge to an understanding of second and foreign language acquisition and to the instructionof second and foreign language learners.

690. Foreign Language Teaching Seminar. 1 hr. Ongoing supervision and professional development for TAs and adjunctsin the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. May be repeated for a total of 4 hours.

691. Research. 1-9 hrs. Credit hours may not count towards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

692. Special Problems. 1-9 hrs. By prior arrangement only.

694. Practicum in Second or Foreign Language. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: FL 561. Provides students with opportunities to gainlanguage teaching experience, to enhance their teaching skills, and to reflect on the nature and processes of secondand/or foreign language teaching. These objectives will be reached through reflection, observation, and hands-onexperience.

697. Independent Study. 1-9 hrs.

French (FRE)501. French Reading for Research I. 3 hrs. Beginning study of fundamental structures and vocabulary to facilitate reading in

French for research. Credit hours may not count towards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages andLiteratures.

502. French Reading for Research II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: FRE 501. A continuation of the study of language structures andvocabulary begun in French 501. Readings from a variety of disciplines will be examined. Credit hours may not counttowards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

505. French Phonology. 3 hrs. An introduction to French phonemics and phonetics with intensive practice in thepronunciation of French.

506. Advanced Composition. 3 hrs. Practice in descriptive, narrative, analytical, and research composition, with attention tostyle, vocabulary, and morphology, as well as methods of organization and presentation.

511. Advanced Conversation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of French. Intensive practice in formal and informallanguage use on topics drawn from print and electronic media.

531. French Film. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Study of literary and linguistic aspects of French films.

534. France in the Fifth Republic. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Contemporary French education, politics,social and intellectual attitudes, urban and rural life.

535. Modern France. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Overview of the period of French history from 1870 to 1970including topics such as the formation of the Third Republic, the foundation of French Socialism, Modernism in art andliterature and Colonial and post-colonial upheaval. May be repeated once.

536. Francophone Civilization and Culture. 3 hrs. Studies in the history, art, beliefs, behaviors, and values of French-speaking cultures. Topics will vary. May be repeated once.


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542. Survey of French Literature. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be taken for a total of six hours if contentsvary.

545. Topics in French Literature. 3 hrs. May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary.

546. French Novel and Short Story. 3 hrs. Prose fiction of the 18th and 19th, and 20th centuries, studied in conjunction withfilms based on the works or thematically related to them.

547. Negritude Literary Movement. 3 hrs. A study of different works associated with the Negritude Literary Movementencompassing areas of French-speaking Africa and the Caribbean.

581. Advanced Credit for Study Abroad. 3-9 hrs. Arr. Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of French; prior arrangementsmust be made for the evaluation and receipt of credit. Credit will be granted for systematic study of the language andculture or the language and literature of a foreign area. Study must be under the direction of a recognized teachinginstitution approved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The department will examineand grade the progress and achievement of the participants in this program before granting credit.

591. Advanced Studies in the French Language. 3 hrs. Consent of the instructor. Content varies in response to students’interests and needs. May be repeated once.

641. French Seminar. 3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

692. Special Problems in the Teaching of French. 1-3 hrs. By prior arrangement only. May be repeated as content varies.

German (GER)501. German Reading for Research I. 3 hrs. Beginning study of fundamental structures and vocabulary to facilitate reading

in German for research. Credit hours may not count towards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages andLiteratures.

502. German Reading for Research II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: GER 501. A continuation of the study of language structures andvocabulary begun in German 501. Readings from a variety of disciplines will be examined. Credit hours may not counttowards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

505. German Diction and Phonetics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

506. Advanced Grammar. 3 hrs. Advanced study of German grammar; reading and stylistic analysis.

581. Study Abroad. 3-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of German; prior arrangements must be made for theevaluation and receipt of credit. Credit will be granted for systematic study of the language and culture or the languageand literature of a foreign area. Study must be under the direction of a recognized teaching institution approved inadvance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The department will examine and grade the progressand achievement of the participants in this program before granting credit.

645. German Seminar. 3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

Greek (GRK)545. Reading in Greek Literature. 3 hrs.

Italian (ITA)581. Advanced Credit for Study Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of Italian; prior arrangements must be

made for the evaluation and receipt of credit. Credit will be granted for systematic study of the language and culture orthe language and literature of a foreign area. Study must be under the direction of a recognized teaching institutionapproved in advance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The department will examine and gradethe progress and achievement of the participants in this program before granting credit.

Latin (LAT)545. Reading in Latin Literature. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be taken for a total of nine hours if topic

varies.

Spanish (SPA)501. Spanish Reading for Research I. 3 hrs. Beginning study of fundamental structures and vocabulary to facilitate reading

in Spanish for research. Credit hours may not count towards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages andLiteratures.

502. Spanish Reading for Research II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SPA 501. A continuation of the study of language structures andvocabulary begun in Spanish 501. Readings from a variety of disciplines will be examined. Credit hours may not counttowards a degree in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

505. Spanish Phonetics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A contrastive study of the phonetic systems of English andSpanish with emphasis in production of speech sounds, correction of exercises in pronunciation, and problems inlearning the sound system of a second language.


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506. Advanced Composition and Grammar. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Understanding of the grammaticalconcepts, forms and practice in descriptive, narrative, analytical, and research composition with attention to grammarand style, as well as methods of organization.

511. The Spanish Subjunctive. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Understanding the mode of the subjunctive innerworld. Discussion, comparison between the indicative and subjunctive moods and learning problems.

521. Advanced Conversation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SPA 421, equivalent, or consent of instructor. Development of oral skillsand strategies through intensive practice in speaking and listening comprehension, using the ACTFL Oral ProficiencyGuidelines, teaching as well as extensive research in Oral Language Proficiency.

533. Hispanic Film. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Overview of Spanish and Spanish American cinema.Discussions will emphasize cultural, socio-historical, and pedagogical issues.

535. Spanish Culture and Civilization. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examines socio-political, cultural history,and construction of social values in the Spanish society as well as forms of regional, national, and gender identity.

536. Latin American Culture and Civilization. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A chronological survey ofHispanic civilization and institutions.

542. Survey of Spanish Literature. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be taken for a total of six hours if topicsvary.

545. Topics in spanish Literature. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be taken for a total of six hours if topicsvary.

546. Don Quixote. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of the Cervantes novel, of its historical and literarybackground, and of the principal critical materials.

552. Topics in Latin American Literature. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be taken for a total of six hours iftopics vary.

581. Advanced Credit for Study Abroad. 3-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Advanced knowledge of Spanish; prior arrangements forevaluation and receipt of credit. Credit will be granted for systematic study of the language and culture or the languageand literature of an Hispanic area. Study must be under the direction of a recognized teaching institution approved inadvance by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The department will examine and grade the progressand achievement of the participants in this program before granting credit.

591. Advanced Studies in the Spanish Language. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Content varies in response tostudents’ interests and needs. Topics include: syntax, lexicography, and etymology. May be repeated once.

605. Old Spanish. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

609. Spanish Lexical Problems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of correct vocabulary usage, withcomposition practice.

612. Spanish Pedagogical Grammar. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Exploration and development of ways ofteaching concepts and techniques with a view of grammar as a coherent system, its internal logic, and the strategies touse in the classroom.

641. Spanish Seminar. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

661. Spanish Reading. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Development of reading skills and of suitable readingmaterials for the Spanish classroom.

685. Teaching Spanish for Special Purposes. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Methods and materials for teachingsuch groups as law enforcement, health care, and business personnel. May be taken for a total of six hours if topics vary.

692. Special Problems in the Teaching of Spanish. 1-3 hrs. By prior arrangement only. May be repeated as content varies.

Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TSL)

612. Options in the Teaching of Grammar in ESL/EFL. 3 hrs. An introduction to approaches to the acquisition andteaching of grammar in English as a second or foreign language.

641. TESOL Seminar. 3 hrs. May be repeated as content varies. Content varies in response to students’ interests and needs.

645. Reading in ESL/EFL Instruction. 3 hrs. An introduction to current reading theory, research, and techniques relevant tothe teaching of English as a second or foreign language.

692. Special Problems in TESOL. 3 hrs. By prior arrangement only. May be repeated as content varies.


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Forensic Science (FSC)530. Survey of Forensic Toxicology. 3 hrs. Toxicology as applied to forensic investigations.

540. Drug Identification. 3 hrs. Lectures, demonstrations, and discussions covering all aspects of drug identification,emphasizing those related to law enforcement.

542. Arson and Explosives. 3 hrs. Introduction to the investigation of arson and bombings.

542L. Arson and Explosives Laboratory. 1 hr.

545. Crime Scene Documentation. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Concurrent registration in FSC 545L isrequired. The processing of crime scene, including crime scene photography, sketching of the crime scene, andcollecting and processing evidence.

545L.Crime Scene Documentation Laboratory. 2 hrs. Concurrent registration in FSC 545 is required.

580. Seminar in Forensic Science. 3 hrs. May be repeated for credit. Designed to cover areas of significance in the field offorensic science. Topics may include medio-legal death investigation, vehicle fire investigation, and forensicphotography.

591. Special Projects in Forensic Science. 1 hr. Individual studies in forensic science principles.

591L. Laboratory for Forensic Science 591. 3 hrs. Hands-on experience with true forensic science situations.

597. Field Study in Forensic Science. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the director of forensic science. Field work offeringresearch and practice in a forensic science setting.

599. British Studies. 1-6 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series and research abroad under the auspices of the College ofInternational and Continuing Education.


General Studies (GS)500. Orientation to Instructional Settings. 1 hr.

Geography (GHY)500. Geography of Mississippi. 3 hrs. Survey of physical, economic and historical geography of state; emphasis on man-

environment relations and problems.

501. Geography of the United States and Canada. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristicsof the region.

502. Geography of Middle America and the Caribbean. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the physical and humancharacteristics of the region.

503. Geography of South America. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.

504. Geography of Europe. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.

505. Geography of Russia. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.

506. Geography of Africa. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.

507. Geography of East and South Asia. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of theregion.

508. Geography of Southwest Asia. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the physical and human characteristics of the region.

510. 21st Century Cartography. 2 hrs. Corequisite: GHY 510L. Design of maps and graphs to effectively communicatespatial information. Map and geographic data sources.

510L. 21st Century Cartography Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: GHY 510. Use of mapping software to design andconstruct effective maps and techniques for obtaining maps and geographic data from the World Wide Web and othersources.

511. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. 3 hrs. Corequisite: GHY 511L. Acquisition, analysis, and interpretation ofaerial photographic products, digital remotely sensed imagery, and the analytic tools in current use by the public andprivate sectors.

511L. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GHY 511. Application of remote sensingand image interpretation principles using manual and automated analysis tools.

512. Environmental Remote Sensing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: GHY 511 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GHY 512L.Advanced image processing techniques using a variety of images and computer packages. Course focus is onenvironmental applications and integration with other spatial analysis tools.

512L Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: GHY 511L or permission of instructor. Corequisite:


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GHY 512. Students are exposed to a variety of advanced image processing techniques using digital remote sensingimagery.

516. Computer Application in Geography. 2 hrs. Corequisite: GHY 516L. Role of personal computers in geography.Concepts and applications of computerized geographic mapping, information, simulation, and analytic techniques.

516L Computer Applications in Geography Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GHY 516. Operation of computerizedgeographic mapping, information, simulation, and analytic systems.

517. Geographic Information Systems. 2 hrs. Corequisite: GHY 517L. Concepts and applications of geographicinformation systems in natural and human resource management and business decision making.

517L Geographic Information Systems Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GHY 517. Operation of computerized geographicinformation systems for decision making.

518. Spatial Analysis. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: GHY 517. Corequisite: GHY 518L. Theory and application of geographicinformation systems and spatial statistics in decision making.

518L. Spatial Analysis Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: GHY 518. Design, construction, and use of a geographic informationsystem database.

519. Managing Geographic Information Systems. 1 hr. Theory and practice of managing a geographic informationsystem.

525. Environmental Climatology. 3 hrs. Acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of meteorological and climatological data.Particular emphasis is placed on understanding climatic anomalies at a variety of time scales, as well as on human-environmental interactions.

527. Meteorology. 3 hrs. Study of temporal and areal variations in composition, structure, and workings of the atmosphere.Practice in use of instruments and measurements.

528. Severe Storms. 3 hrs. An examination of the causes, characteristics and destructive nature of severe weather.

535. Historical Geography of the American Landscape. 3 hrs. Examines the nature and causes of change in the humanlandscape of the United States.

540. Population and Human Resources. 3 hrs. A geographical analysis of the spatial variations in demographic and non-demographic aspects of human populations.

541. Contemporary Issues in Geography Seminar. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 18 hours credit in Geography. This discussioncourse focuses on analysis of the geographical background to topical issues.

542. Social Geography: Values Systems and Landscape Change.3 hrs. An analysis of the relationship betweengeographical patterns of human social organization, social values, and spatial patterns of landscape change.

551. Theories of Economic Location. 3 hrs. Principles of economic location analysis with emphasis on locational decisionmaking and investment by different types of business. Relevance to economic development and planning is stressed.

589. Caribbean Studies. 1-6 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series, field exercises, and research offered abroad under theauspices of the College of International and Continuing Education.

598. Study Abroad. 1-6 hrs. Students gain experience of foreign environments, both cultural and physical, throughstructured programs offered by the College of International and Continuing Education.

599. British Studies: Geography of the British Isles. 3-6 hrs. An overview of the human and physical geography of theBritish Isles. Includes field trips and directed research.

610. Seminar in Research Techniques and Presentation of Geographic Data. 1-3 hrs. Required of all geography graduatestudents.

612. Seminar Geographic Information Science. 3 hrs. May be repeated up to six (6) hours with change in content to includecartographic, aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing, statistical, and geographic information systems.

615. Quantitative Methods in Spatial Analysis. 3 hrs. An advanced course in statistical and other quantitative techniquesapplied to problems of spatial analysis.

617. Geography for Teachers. 3 hrs. Current theories, practices, and techniques used in teaching geography at the elementaryand secondary levels.

623. Seminar in Environmental Climatology. 3 hrs. May be repeated up to six (6) hours with change in content.

631. Seminar in Cultural-Historical Geography. 3 hrs. May be repeated up to six (6) hours with change in content.

650. Seminar in Economic Geography. 3 hrs. May be repeated up to six (6) hours with change in content.

680. Seminar in History and Development of Geographic Thought. 3 hrs.

691. Internship. 1-9 hrs. The internship gives the students credit for practical, supervised experience in the work place. Maybe repeated to a maximum of nine (9) hours.


693. Internship in Geographic Information. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Internship in GIS, remotesensing, and cartography. May be repeated for a total of six (6) hours.

694. Prolaboratory in Geographic Information. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Preparation and presentationof a professional GIS, cartographic, or remote sensing project. May be repeated with change of content for a total of six(6) hours of credit.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll in thiscourse. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least three (3) hours of thesis but who are activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll inthis course for at least three (3) hours each semester.


Geology (GLY)501. Principles of Stratigraphy. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 304, 308, 341, or permission of instructor. A study of the character

and distribution of sedimentary rock units in space and time.

503. Optical Mineralogy. 3 hrs. Pre- or Corequisite: GLY 304. Introduction to optical mineralogy and thin section study ofrocks using polarizing microscope.

503L. Optical Mineralogy Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 503.

505. Sedimentology. 3 hrs. Study of the character of sediments and sedimentary structures in the context of depositionalenvironments.

505L. Sedimentology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 505.

506. Fundamentals of Crystallography. 1 hr. Prerequisite: MAT 103. An introduction to the concepts of crystal systems,morphology, Herman-Mauguin symbols, Braviais lattice, unit cells. Miller indices, and X-ray diffraction.

506L. Fundamentals of Crystallography Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 506.

507. Principles of X-ray Diffraction. 1 hr. Prerequisite: GLY 301 or permission of instructor. Introduction to principles,analytical techniques, and precautions involved in X-ray diffraction instrumentation.

507L. Principles of X-ray Diffraction Laboratory. Corequisite: GLY 507.

508. Petrography. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 503 and GLY 503L. Characterization of rock composition and textures,classification, and petrogenesis with use of polarizing microscope and thin sections.

508L. Petrography Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 508.

510. Elements of Geochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: GLY 304. Chemical principles governing the formation of minerals androcks and their reactions with the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.

511. Applied Groundwater Geochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 410/510, GLY 476/576 recommended. Design andimplementation of groundwater geochemistry monitoring programs for hydrogeological site assessment.

520. Applied Geophysics I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 308, MAT 168, and PHY 112 or 202 or permission of instructor.Introduction to seismic methods used in hydrocarbon and mineral exploration.

520L. Applied Geophysics I Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 520.

521. Applied Geophysics II. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 308, MAT 168, and PHY 112 or 202 or permission of instructor.Introduction to gravity, magnetic and electrical methods used in hydrocarbon and mineral exploration.

521L. Applied Geophysics II Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 521.

522. Geophysical Well-Logging. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 101, MAT 103, and PHY 112 or 202. Pre- or Corequisite: GLY505. Principles of obtaining data from bore hole instruments, and geological interpretation of data.

522L. Geophysical Well-Logging Laboratory. 1 hr. Must be taken concurrently with GLY 522.

523. Geological Remote Sensing. 2 hrs. Corequisite: GLY 523L. Introduction to the use of multispectral, hyperspectral, andradar remote sensing data and imagery in applied geology.

523L. Geological Remote Sensing Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: GLY 523.

530. Principles of Geology for Science Teachers. 3 hrs. Principles of physical and historical geology for teachers. Notapplicable to geology degree.

543. Calcareous Micropaleontology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: GLY 341. Taxonomy, morphology, and stratigraphic use ofcalcareous microfossils.

543L. Calcareous Micropaleontology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 543.

544. Siliceous Micropaleontology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: GLY 341. Taxonomy, morphology, and stratigraphic use of siliceousand organic-walled microfossils.

544L. Siliceous Micropaleontology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 544.

550. Geological Marine Science. 3 hrs. Pre- or Corequisite: GLY 505 or permission of instructor. Study of the formation anddeformation of the oceanic crust and the distribution and character of marine sediments.


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550L. Geological Marine Science Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 550. Examination and interpretation of marinegeological samples and data.

565. Engineering Geology. 3 hrs. The integration of geologic and engineering principles and their application in theevaluation and utilization of Earth resources and the mitigation of natural and human-induced hazards.

570. Petroleum Geology. 3 hrs. Pre- or Corequisite: GLY 401 or permission of instructor. The origin, occurrence, andaccumulation of oil and natural gas.

570L. Petroleum Geology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 570.

574. Geological Excursion. 1-4 hrs. Field studies of geological phenomena in areas remote from the campus.

576. Hydrology. 3 hrs. An introduction to the origin, distribution, movement, and properties of the waters of the earth.

587. Industrial Rocks and Minerals. 3 hrs. Nature and formation of industrial rock and mineral deposits.

600. Paleoclimatology. 3 hrs. Past climatic conditions based on the rock, mineral, and biologic record.

601. Pleistocene Geology. 3 hrs. Earth history of the Pleistocene epoch, with emphasis on glacial phenomena.

603. Sedimentary Environments. 3 hrs. Comparison of modern environments of sedimentation with the evidence regardingpaleoenvironments.

604. Tectonics. 3 hrs. Investigation of large-scale crustal deformation.

607. Sedimentary Petrology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 403/503, 405/505, or permission of instructor. Origin, classification,composition and geochemistry of sedimentary rocks.

607L. Sedimentary Petrology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 607.

608. Gulf Coast Geology. 3 hrs. Stratigraphy, structural geology, and mineral resources of the Gulf Coastal Province of theU.S.

612. Isotope Geology. 3 hrs. Theory and application of geochronology and the use of isotopes as tracers of geologicalprocesses.

615. Clay Mineralogy. 3 hrs. Origin, structure, and chemistry of clays, identification techniques, clay-water systems, soilformation and engineering applications.

615L. Clay Mineralogy Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: GLY 615.

641. Paleoecology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 341 or equivalent. A study of the relationship between ancient organisms andthe environment in which they lived; field trips.

677. Advanced Groundwater Hydrology. 3 hrs. The advanced study of groundwater flow and seepage, well hydraulics,water quality, groundwater management, modeling techniques, and exploration methods pertaining to water resourceinvestigations.

689. Seminar. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated once for a total of two hours credit.

691. Research in Geology. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of major instructor.

692. Special Problems in Geology. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of chair. Investigation of a specific problem not related tothesis research.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students who are notin residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who are actively working on a thesis, consulting with themajor professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours eachsemester.


History (HIS)501. Themes in the Non-Western World. 3 hrs. An analysis of economic, political, social, and cultural issues which have

shaped relations between the Western and non-Western worlds.

503. Africa, History and Cinema. 3 hrs. This course will examine major themes in modern African history via texts andmotion pictures.

504. History and Cinema. 3 hrs. This course will provide a multi-dimensional examination of the relations between thediscipline of history, or more precisely the production of historical narratives and interpretations, and cinema.

506. Modern China. Survey of the historical processes that have transformed China into a modern Marxist society.

507. Rise and Fall of Communism. 3 hrs. An analysis of the rise and fall of communism. The topic may vary.

509. United States Relations with East Asia. Attempts to explain the dynamic interactions between the United States andChina and Japan over the past 200 years.

510. History of Mexico and the Caribbean. 3 hrs. An analysis of the cultural, economic, political, and social features ofMexican history during the 19th and 20th centuries.


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511. The Caribbean and Central America. 3 hrs. An analysis of Caribbean and Central American history, with particularemphasis on colonialism, slavery, plantation economies, revolutionary movements, and the influence of the UnitedStates.

512. History of Brazil. 3 hrs. An examination of Brazilian history, with particular emphasis on the period since independence.

513. The United States and Latin America. 3 hrs. A detailed discussion of the relationship between the societies andgovernments of the United States and Latin America.

515. World War I. 3 hrs. An exploration of the causes, conduct, and consequences of World War I.

516. World War II. 3 hrs. A study of causes, conduct, and consequences of World War II.

517. Vietnam War. 3 hrs. Discussion of military, social, political, and cultural consequences of the war.

520. Exploration and Discovery. 3 hrs. Examination of factors contributing to European exploration from the Renaissanceto the 19th c.

521. War and Science in Modern History. 3 hrs. An examination of the relationship between science and warfare from the18th c. to the present.

522. The History of Medicine. 3 hrs. To provide students with an understanding of the ideas, practices, and institutions inthe treatment of disease and the maintenance of health from ancient times to the present.

523. Science and Society: From Copernicus to the Bomb. 3 hrs. An interdisciplinary course designed for both science andliberal arts students. Traces the development of science and technology and their role in society from the Renaissance tothe present. (Cross-listed under BSC 523 and PHY 523.)

524. The World in the 20th Century. 3 hrs. A study of the cultural, economic, political, and social impact of globalization.

526. Renaissance Europe 1348-1500. 3 hrs. This course will examine the social, political, and intellectual changes emergingin Europe after the Black Death.

527. Reformation Europe 1500-1650. 3 hrs. This course will examine the setting, events, and implications of the religiousReformation in European history.

529. The Age of the Enlightenment. 3 hrs. A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of Europe from the Age ofAbsolutism to the French Revolution.

530. French Revolution and Napoleon. 3 hrs. A study of Revolutionary and Napoleonic France and its impact on Europe.

531. Europe 1815-1870. 3 hrs. A survey of early nineteenth century Europe, with emphasis on nationalism and the quest forreform.

532. Europe 1870-1914. 3 hrs. A survey of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Europe with emphasis on the growthof democracy, the expansion of empires, and the origins of World War I.

533. Europe 1914-1939. 3 hrs.

534. Europe Since 1945. 3 hrs. A survey of European history since the end of World War II, covering such key developmentsas economic reconstruction, the Cold War, NATO, and the Common Market.

536. Medieval Life and Thought. 3 hrs.

540. History of Socialism in the West. 3 hrs. This course explores in some detail the historical evolution and meaning ofsocialism as a theoretical idea and a grass roots social and political movement.

541. History of Nationalism: Theories and Movements. 3 hrs. This course is intended to give students a closer awarenessand understanding of nationalism in the history of the 19th and 20th centuries.

543. Revolution, Reaction, and Fascism in Southern Europe. 3 hrs. A political, social, and cultural history of Spain, Italy,and Portugal during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

544. Intellectual and Cultural History of Modern Europe. 3 hrs. Philosophy, social thought, and the arts from theEnlightenment to the present.

546. Tudor-Stuart Britain. 3 hrs.

547. Social History of Victorian Britain. 3 hrs. This course explores the changing social conditions during the 70-year periodof the Victorian era, including Victorian values, the position of women and children, popular protest and trade unionism.

548. Holocaust and Jews. 3 hrs. Presents a detailed picture of the Holocaust , its antecedents and aftermath, its meanings andits interpretations.

549. History of Modern Spain. 3 hrs. Survey of the political, social, religious, and national history of Spain since the 18thcentury.

554. France, 1815-Present. 3 hrs. A survey of French history after Napoleon emphasizing the evolution of political and socialstructures.

555. History of the German Lands Since 1815. 3 hrs. This course covers the broad lines of political and social developmentin the German-speaking regions from the early 19th century to reunification in 1990.


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556. Nazi Germany. 3 hrs. A study of the political, diplomatic, economic, and social developments in Germany from 1919through 1945.

557. History of Religion in America. 3 hrs. A survey of the variety of American religious experiences in their historicalcontexts.

558. Modern Russia and The Soviet Union: 1861-1991. 3 hrs. An introduction to the history of modern Russia and theSoviet Union from the Great Emancipator to the August 1991 coup.

559. Eastern Europe in the 20th Century. 3 hrs. This course introduces students to the diversity of social, political, andcultural experience in the regions of East-Central Europe.

560. Colonial America. 3 hrs. Development of social, political, economic, and religious life in the English colonies of NorthAmerica to 1763.

561. The American Revolution. 3 hrs. A discussion course concerning the dispute between Great Britain and its Americancolonies which led to the development of a new nation.

562. The Emergence of American Democracy. 3 hrs. A study of political, social, and cultural changes in the United Statesfrom 1789 to 1848.

563. The Sectional Controversy and the Civil War, 1848-1877. 3 hrs. An examination of sectional conflict, Civil War, andReconstruction with primary emphasis on political and military history.

564. The Origins of Modern America, 1877-1919. 3 hrs. A survey of political, economic, diplomatic, and socialdevelopments in the United States from the close of the Civil War through the end of World War I.

565. Twentieth Century America, 1919-1945. 3 hrs. A detailed examination of the social, intellectual, political, andeconomic history of the interwar years.

566. Our Times. 3 hrs. A detailed examination of social, intellectual, political, diplomatic, and economic history since WorldWar II.

567. The Colonial South. 3 hrs. Explores the interaction of Indian, European, and African people in the colonial South fromabout 1500 to 1800.

568. The Old South. 3 hrs. The social, economic, and cultural history of the antebellum South with particular emphasis on theplantation system and slavery.

569. The New South. 3 hrs. An analysis of the peculiarities of the South’s social, economic, political, and intellectualdevelopment from 1877 to the present. Emphasis is placed on those factors making the South distinctive in Americanhistory.

570. The Southern Frontier. 3 hrs. A discussion course concerning pioneer life— primarily in the South—from the Atlanticseaboard to the Mississippi Valley.

571. The Western Frontier. 3 hrs. Examines the significance of frontier types west of the Mississippi including explorers,mountain men, cowboys, farmers, miners, railroaders, and Indians.

572. American Environmental History. 3 hrs. Examine the interaction of humans and nature in American history. Theapproach will be roughly chronological, with emphasis on selected issues, events, and persons.

573. U.S. Foreign Relations. 3 hrs. A history of U.S. foreign relations with particular emphasis on Manifest Destiny, the NewImperialism, World War I, the events leading to World War II, World War II, and the Cold War.

574. History of American Indians. 3 hrs. A survey of Native Americans from the period of European intrusion to thepresent.

575. The Ethnohistory of Southeastern Indians: Pre-Contact Through the Twentieth Century. 3 hrs. This coursefocuses on the Native Southeast, a distinctive culture area characterized traditionally by horticulture, chiefdoms,matrilineal kinship, and temple mounds.

576. Intellectual and Cultural History of the United States. 3 hrs. A survey of philosophy, social thought and culturaldevelopments from the 17th century to the present.

577. Women in American Society. 3 hrs. A survey of the experience of American women from the colonial period to thepresent with emphasis on the evolution of woman’s role in society in response to changing economic and socialconditions.

578. Studies in Civil Rights. 3 hrs. Prerequisite HIS 340 or permission of instructor. Intensive study (readings, discussion,research) of Twentieth Century African-American protest leadership and the freedom struggle.

579. Studies in United States History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of 9 hours. Examines various topics in Americanhistory. Content of course may vary.

580. Topics in African History. 3 hrs. An examination of various topics in African history. The course may be repeated forup to six credit hours.

581. Topics in Early Modern European History. 3 hrs. This course will examine various topics in late medieval and earlymodern European history.


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582. Studies in European History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of 9 hrs.

583. Studies in South American History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of six hours.

594. Topics in Mexican History. 3hrs. Course offered in Mexico as part of the university’s study abroad offerings.

595. Austrian Studies. 3-6 hrs. Variable topics in central European history. Offered abroad under auspices of Center forInternational Education. No more than 3 hours to be counted as credit toward degree.

596. Topics in Modern French History. 3 hrs. Themes in French history, 18th-20th century.

597. Asian Cultures and Histories. 3 hrs. An introduction to traditional cultures and societies of East Asia.

599. British Studies: Seminar in European Studies. 3-6 hrs. Lecture series and research in European studies offered abroadunder auspices of College of International and Continuing Education. No more than 3 hours to be counted as credittoward degree.

605. Presenting Heritage I. 3 hrs. This course is the first of a two-part seminar (with 606) on public history, folklore, andanthropology. It emphasizes theory and method in public presentation to prepare students for public sector employment.

606. Presenting Heritage II. 3 hrs. This courses is the second of a two-part seminar (with 605) on public history, folklore,and anthropology, emphasizing the development and management of public humanities programming.

609. Dimensions of Learning in Social Studies Education I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CIS 603, SPE 500, REF 632, CIS 700.Corequisite: REF 601.

610. Dimensions of Learning in Social Studies Education II. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: CIS 603, SPE 500, REF 632, CIS 700.Corequisite: REF 601.

692. Special Problems, I, II, III, IV. 1-4 hrs.

695. Internship in Public History. 3 hrs. Supervised internship in a private, state, or federal facility dedicated to publichistory. May be repeated for twelve (12) hours, only six (6) of which may be applied to the degree.

696. Internship in Applied Historical Research. 3 hrs. A supervised internship in a private, state, or federal institution withan emphasis on historical administrative materials. May be repeated for twelve (12) hours, only six (6) of which may beapplied to the degree.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll in thiscourse. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who are actively workingon a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll in this coursefor at least 3 hours each semester.

698. Thesis. 3 or 6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs.

710. Philosophy and Methods of History. 3 hrs. Acquaints graduate students with the nature and methods of historical study.Topics include research and bibliographic techniques; topic selection and question-framing; data collection, analysis,and interpretation, including quantification.

711. Research Seminar in American History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

712. Research Seminar in European History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

720. Seminar in Modern European Historiography. 3 hrs. A course in historiography that will acquaint graduate studentswith influential historians and their conflicting interpretations of major historical issues.

725. Interpretations and Themes in American History to 1865. 3 hrs. Study of major historiographical trends inAmerican history before the Civil War.

726. Interpretations and Themes in American History Since 1865. 3 hrs. Study of major historiographical trends inAmerican history after the Civil War.

731. Seminar in Medieval History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

732. Seminar in British History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

733. Seminar in Central European History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

734. Seminar in Western European History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

735. Seminar in Early Modern European History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

736. Seminar in Modern Military History. 3 hrs. Discussion of themes in warfare and society from the Napoleonic era tothe present.

740. Seminar in East Asian History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

745. Seminar in Latin American History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

771. Seminar in U.S. History to 1877. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

772. Seminar in U.S. History Since 1877. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.


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773. Seminar in African-American History. 3-6 hrs. as topics vary. Examination of selected topics in black history.

774. Seminar in American Diplomatic History. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

775. Seminar in Southern History. 3 hrs. Variable topics in Southern history. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

776. Seminar in Women’s History. 3 hrs. Variable topics in women’s history. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

781. Themes and Interpretations in Latin America I. 3 hrs. Study of major themes and historiographical trends in pre-colonial and colonial Latin American history.

782. Themes and Interpretations in Latin American History II. 3 hrs. Study of major themes and historiographical trendsin post-colonial Latin American history.

785. Oral History Seminar. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.

791. Research in History. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of major professor.

795. Development of the Professional Historian. 3 hrs. Seminar to develop skills necessary to succeed as a professionalhistorian. Includes supervised teaching experience. May be repeated once.

796. Practicum in the Teaching of History in Colleges and Universities. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine (9)hours.

797. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enrollin this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of dissertation but who areactively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the Universitymust enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

799. British Studies: Advanced Seminar in European Studies. 3-6 hrs. Lecture series and research in European studiesoffered abroad under auspices of College of International and Continuing Education. No more than 3 hours to becounted as credit toward degree.

898. Dissertation. 1-12 hrs. for a total of 12 hours.

Hospitality Management (HM)540. Food Service Operations Management. 3 hrs. Corequisite: HM 540L. Advanced application of systems used to

manage food service operations..

540L. Food Service Operations Management Laboratory. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: HM 440, 440L. Corequisite: HM 540.Practical application of the management of food service operations.

541. Purchasing in the Hospitality Industry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HM 300. Principles of purchasing foods, beverages, non-food items, and equipment are examined.

542. Layout and Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HM 300. Planning, designing, and layout of hospitality facilities.

545. Hospitality Financial Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HM 380. Financial management techniques applied to thehospitality industry including capital expenditure analysis and evaluation.

582. Hospitality Marketing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HM 300. Application of marketing theories to hospitality organizations.Emphasis on marketing systems, consumer behavior, market definition, and the marketing mix.

583. Dimensions of Tourism. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HM 300. To explore tourism’s supply/demand components. Emphasis onrelationship between the components and functional areas of planning and marketing that manage them.

590. International Studies in Hospitality Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HM 300 and permission of adviser. Acquaintsstudents with visited destination’s tourism supply/demand components through field trips/meetings with industryleaders.

594. Tourism Destination Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HM 583. Emphasis placed on nature/scope of tourism planning,planning approaches, markets, attractions, services, regional potential planning, and levels of planning.

692. Special Problems in Hospitality Management. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of faculty adviser.Supervised study in area not covered by available courses.

693. Readings in Hospitality Management. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and approval of faculty adviser. Recentdevelopments in research related to the hospitality industry. May be repeated for a total of 3 hrs.

Human Performance and Recreation (HPR)501. Corrective and Adaptive Physical Education. 3 hrs. Recognition of and corrective exercises for functional

abnormalities. Adapted techniques in instructional settings.

504. Motor Development. 3 hrs. A study of the motor aspects of human growth and development process.

509. Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Motor Performance. 3 hrs. The analysis and study of human behaviorpatterns as they relate to sport-related performance.


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511. Adapted Activities and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. 3 hrs. The principles and techniques for adaptingrecreation programs and activities to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

513. Organization and Administration of Recreation. 3 hrs. Designed to study the organization and administration ofrecreation agencies and their policies.

515. Business Procedures for Parks and Recreation. 3 hrs. A study of specific business procedures and administrativepolicies.

517. Legal Aspects of Recreation and Leisure Services. 3 hrs. Legal issues related to leisure service management includinglegal foundations, legal liability, land use policy, employment regulations, disabled services, and current issues.

524. Community Recreational Resource Services and Organizations. 3 hrs. A study of the varied agencies which providecommunity recreation services and the operation of specialized recreation facilities.

533. Advanced Management in Recreation. 3 hrs. A study of advanced policy and procedures in recreation programs andservices.

534. Facility Design and Maintenance. 3 hrs. The principles and applications of design and maintenance concepts as theyapply to indoor and outdoor sport and recreation facilities.

536. Park and Recreation Planning. 3 hrs. Fundamental principles and methodologies dealing with proper identification,allocation, and use of recreational resources.

543. Outdoor Education. 3 hrs. A study of outdoor education, specifically its philosophy, programs, methods, and resources.Organization, programming, and conducting programs and activities in educational settings.

544. Operational Administration of Commercial Recreation. 3 hrs. Emphasizes appropriate management skills which areessential to the successful operation of a commercial recreational enterprise.

547. Interpretation of Cultural and Natural Resources. 3 hrs. The interpretive process as applied to natural and culturalresources.

550. Procedures in Therapeutic Recreation. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: HPR 350, or SPE 400 or 402. The study of theoriesguiding the delivery of therapeutic recreation services and the application of techniques in therapeutic recreationpractice.

551. Therapeutic Recreation Programming. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 350 or SPE 400 or 402. Procedures for conductingand interpreting individual assessment, program plans, selection of interventions, and evaluation of programs.

552. Gerontology and Therapeutic Recreation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Graduate in recreation program, gerontology minor, orpermission of instructor. An overview of the bio-psycho-social aspects of aging and the provision of recreation servicesfor therapeutic recreation.

553. Administration in Therapeutic Recreation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 350. Must be taken within two semesters ofinternship. Professional Therapeutic Recreation practice issues including certification, accreditation, ethics, andstandards of practice, management and supervision, research and evaluation.

564. Issues in Commercial Recreation. 3 hrs. Insight into issues that cause problems and lead to trends for the commercialrecreation service industry.

570. Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs. 3 hrs. The development and administration of strength,endurance, flexibility, speed, and agility programs.

575. Medical Aspects of Athletic Training. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Team physician and trainerrelationships. Physical examination, emergency equipment, medical terminology, and problems related to the teamdoctor.

577. Seminar in Sports Medicine. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 575. A study of modern techniques used in sports medicinerelevant to coaches, trainers, and team physicians.


580. Introduction to Driver Education. 3 hrs. Critical analysis of traffic accidents, attitudes, factors, essential knowledge ofautomobile operation, and traffic laws.

581. Traffic Safety Education. 3 hrs. An in depth study of major traffic safety problems, including driver, pedestrian,engineering, and enforcement.

582. Laboratory Programs in Driver Education. 3 hrs. An examination of aims, objectives, and role of laboratory programsin driver education.

583. Methods of Driver and Traffic Safety Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 580. Concurrent enrollment in HPR 583L.Methods of teaching in driver education programs.

583L. Driver Education Laboratory. 1 hr. Concurrent enrollment in HPR 583. This course is designed to provide studentswith supervised practical experience in using instructional tools of Driver Education.

584. Simulation in Driver Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: HPR 580 and 583. Analysis of audiovisual instructionaltechniques used in Driver Education.


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586. Innovative Programs in Driver Education. 3 hrs. New and unique teaching methods of driver and traffic safetyeducation.

588. Motorcycle Safety Education. 3 hrs. Analysis of motorcycle traffic problems; methods of teaching classroom andlaboratory phases of motorcycle education.

589. Driver Education for Special Students. 3 hrs. Curriculum development and teaching materials in traffic safetyeducation for special education students.

593. Exercise Specialist. 3 hrs. Cognitive and practical learning experience in GXT, interpretation, prescriptions, andsupervision of exercise programs.


598. Families of Developmentally Disabled. 3 hrs. Interdisciplinary approach to the study of families of the developmentallydisabled.

599. British Studies. 3-6 hrs. Involves variable topics. Lectures and supervised research in England. Offered exclusivelythrough the USM College of International and Continuing Education.

601. Exercise Physiology. 3 hrs. The study of the physiological basis of muscular activity with special attention to generaleffects on body functions.

602. Graded Exercise Testing. 3 hrs. Study and application of graded exercise testing safely and reproductively so as toobtain valid and reliable data.

605. Policy and Governance in Sport. 3 hrs. The study of governing agency policy formation processes and administrativeimplementation in amateur and professional sport organizations.

612. Entrepreneurial Aspects in the Sport Industry. 3 hrs. Advanced principles and applications of finance and economicsin the sport industry.

630. Sport Business in the Social Context. 3 hrs. Advanced study of such social issues as gender, race and ethnicity,aggression, politics, religion, and class and social mobility within the context of the sport industry.

670. Organizational Leadership in Sport Administration. 3 hrs. Special emphasis on problems of the athletic administratorand coach in organizing and directing the athletic programs and sport businesses.

676. Athletic Seminar. 3 hrs. An in depth study and analysis of the athletic profession as it relates to trends and issuessurrounding coaching and administrative decision-making.

677. Legal Aspects of Sport. 3 hrs. Legal concepts and ethical issues impacting sport administration and coaching policyformation and practice.

678. Assessment and Intervention for Handicapped Children. 0-5. 3 hrs. Current issues and theories regarding assessmentand intervention procedures for at-risk and handicapped young children, birth through 5.

679. Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries. 3 hrs. Techniques and facilities for adequate prevention and treatment ofathletic injuries.

680. Research Techniques. 3 hrs. Prerequisite : Graduate level statistics course or permission of the instructor. Introduction tomethods and design problems specific to research in human performance and recreation. Designed to promote anunderstanding of the theory, tools, and processes involved in designing human performance and recreation researchstudies.


691. Research. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of School Director required. Topics and procedures must be approved bygraduate advisory committee. For master’s level graduate students only.

694. Field Problems. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Readings and guided experience dealing with problemsituations in the field and related institutional settings.

696. Practicum. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to provide master’s level students opportunities forpractical application of relevant theories in professional field settings.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll in thiscourse. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis but who are actively workingon a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll in this coursefor at least 3 hours each semester.

698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. For a total of 6 hrs. Credit deferred until thesis completed.

701. Advanced Exercise Physiology I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 601 or equivalent course. Concurrent enrollment in HPR701L required. The study of the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and muscular systems during and after physicalactivity.


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701L. Advanced Exercise Physiology I Laboratory. 2 hrs. Co-requisite: HPR 701. Use and care of exercise physiologylaboratory equipment.

703. Advanced Kinesiology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Undergraduate anatomy and physiology or permission of instructor. Theapplication of anatomical and physiological principles of kinesiology to physical activity.

704. Tests and Measurement in Human Performance. 3 hrs. Tests of fitness, skills, and abilities. Administration andinterpretation.

705. Motor Learning. 3 hrs. Physical and psychological variables essential to the acquisition of motor skills.

706. Cardiovascular Physiology. 3 hrs. Physiology of the heart with emphasis on normal versus abnormal conditionsaffecting human performance.

707. Physiological Response of Women to Physical Training. 3 hrs. Study of women’s physiological abilities, susceptibilityto injuries, gynecological problems and psychological aspects of coping with physical training.

708. Pediatric Exercise Physiology. 3 hrs. The study of the effects of exercise and training in children with particularattention to physiological changes which occur prior to and during puberty.

710. Problems and Emerging Trends in Recreation. 3 hrs. Problems and emerging trends related to recreation withemphasis on problem solving and evaluation.

711. Research and Evaluation in Recreation and Leisure. 3 hrs. Designed to develop knowledge and understandingrelative to research methods most utilized in recreation.

712. Philosophical Foundations in Recreation. 3 hrs. Prevailing concepts, theories, and professional philosophies affectingrecreation.

713. Special Field Studies in Recreation. 3 hrs. Encompasses the application of various theories to realistic field situationsand pertinent areas of concern.

714. Ethics in the Sport Industry. 3 hrs. Advanced study of ethic history, theory, models, and application as they relate tothe decision-making responsibilities of sport participants and management.

715. Advanced Sport Administration Processes. 3 hrs. Athletic promotion and fund-raising, finance, economics, andmarketing.

720. Administration of Human Performance Programs. 3 hrs. Personnel management, budgetary concerns, facilitiesmanagement, program supervision, and other problems faced by administrators of professional preparation programs.

722. Administration of Intramural and Extramural Activities. 3 hrs. Planning and implementation of secondary andcollegiate level recreational sport programs.

723. Advanced Methods of Teaching Physical Education. 3 hrs. Advanced teaching functions in the physical educationcontextual framework. Styles of teaching, reflective experience, and systematic observation techniques introduced.

725. Facilities Management in Human Performance and Recreation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 434/534 or courseequivalent. Management of instructional, recreational, and sports facilities including planning processes of facilitiesdesign and renovation, maintenance, program scheduling, special events, and funding resources.

730. Cardiac Rehabilitation. 3 hrs. Attention is given to components of myocardial infarction and cardiac rehabilitationprograms.

735. Electrocardiography. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 706 or equivalent course. This course is designed to provide anunderstanding of resting and exercise electrocardiogram.

742. Program Design in Human Performance. 3 hrs. Fundamental principles and bases of curriculum construction forphysical education programs in school and non-school instructional settings.

744. Foundations and Trends in Human Performance and Recreation. 3 hrs. Historical trends and current issuessurrounding the development of the sub-disciplines within human performance and emerging professions.

745. Analysis of Teaching and Supervision in Physical Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 723 or instructor approval.Issues and techniques in supervision of teaching in physical education. Advanced methods in analysis of teacher/studentbehavior and content development.

780. Graduate Seminar. 1 hr. May be repeated for a total of 2 hours. Current trends and issues in human performance.

790. Seminar in Recreation. 3 hrs. A seminar course pertaining to selected current professional topics in all areas ofrecreational study.

791. Research. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head. Topics and procedures must be approved by graduateadvisory committee. For doctoral students only.


796. Practicum. 2-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to provide doctoral students with opportunities forpractical applications of relevant theories in professional field settings.

797. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll


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in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of dissertation but who areactively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the Universitymust enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

801. Physiology of Aging. 3 hrs. The study of the physiological basis of human aging through examination of organ systemsand the impact of physical activity on the aging process.

805. Advanced Exercise Physiology II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 701. Emphasis on systems of energy delivery andutilization, enhancement of energy capacity, and work performance. Concurrent enrollment in HPR 805L required.

805L. Advanced Exercise Physiology II Laboratory. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 701. Co-requisite: HPR 805. Application ofadvanced laboratory in techniques in the study of human performance.

807. Functional Evaluation and Exercise Testing. 3 hrs. Emphasis will be placed on functional anatomy, exercise,physiology, pathophysiology and electrocardiography.

821. Advanced Administration of Human Performance Programs. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 720 or HPR 670, instructorpermission. Analysis of leadership and supervision for effective management of collegiate human performanceprograms.

831. Gross Anatomy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 703. Special attention is given to osteology, myology, and neurology, withhands-on dissection experience acquired from cadaveric specimens. Concurrent enrollment in HPR 831L required.

831L. Gross Anatomy Laboratory. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 703. Co-requisite: HPR 831. Designed to study dissectiontechniques and to provide opportunity for doctoral level students to dissect cadaveric specimens.

833. Nutrition and Human Performance. 3 hrs. The study of diets and dietary ingredients thought to increase physicalcapacity with special attention paid to ongoing research in nutrition and athletic performance.

834. Advanced Biomechanics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 703. The study of the mechanical foundations and advancedanalytical techniques of human motion.

840. Professional Preparation in Human Performance. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course isdesigned to develop understandings and skills in a prospective faculty member deemed most critical for success withinHPERD professional preparation fields..

845. Research on Teaching Physical Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HPR 745. The analysis, synthesis, and evaluation ofpast and present research concerning teaching effectiveness in psychomotor skill instruction.

898. Dissertation. 12 hrs. Credit deferred until dissertation completed.

Hydrographic Science (HYD)600. Classical Geodesy. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduction to determination of curvature, shape, and

dimensions of the earth, and to positions of ocean bottom features and topography.

601. Hydrographic Data Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The methods of data acquisition andcontrol, capture, processing and analysis applied to construction of navigational charts.

602. Marine Geology for Hydrographers. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fundamental information on marinegeological processes oriented towards application by hydrographers.

603. Law and Policy for Hydrographic Science. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The course focuses on law andocean policy issues, in seminars and classroom discussions, which are relevant to Hydrographic Science.

604. Satellite Geodesy and Positioning. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The use of satellites in geodesy,positioning, navigation, and altimetry demonstrated through classroom lectures and practical exercises.

605. Applied Bathymetry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAR 581 or MAR 666 or equivalent. An application of ocean acoustic andtransducer principles to the methods of measuring and recording the shape of the sea bed.

606. Nautical Cartography and GIS. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Skill in use of Geographical InformationSystems (GIS) is developed for application to nautical cartography.

608. Practical Hydrographic Science. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: HYD 601, 605, 606, and permission of instructor. Practicalaspects of planning, conducting, and evaluating results of hydrographic projects.

609. Nautical Science. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course will provide the student with a basicunderstanding of the principles of nautical science as applied to hydrographic science.

610. Hydrographic Science Field Project. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: HYD 601, 605, 606, and permission of instructor. Practicalexperience designing, conducting, and analyzing results for hydrographic field projects.

611. Remote Sensing for Hydrographers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Remote sensing principles andphotogrammetry for coastline delineation, ice mapping, bathymetry, and water column and surface properties.

612. Water Levels. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: MAR 561 or permission of instructor. Theory and measurements of tidal and non-tidal water levels for hydrographic applications.

620. Math Concepts for Hydrographres. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Application of mathematical andstatistical concepts for hydrographic science.

696. Capstone Review. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A literature-based research project dealing with aspecific problem or issue relevant to the field of Hydrographic Science.

Industrial Engineering Technology (IET)505. Production and Inventory Control Systems. 3 hrs. Corequisite: IET 505L. Principles of production and inventory

planning and control. Forecasting techniques, EOQ, MRP, production scheduling, line balancing, CPM/PERT.

505L. Production and Inventory Control Systems. 0 hrs. Corequisite: IET 505.

506. Industrial Automation. 3 hrs. Automation and its implications to industrial processes, economics, and interpersonalrelations.

507. Personnel in Technology. 3 hrs. The procurement, development, and utilization of technical personnel.

508. Innovations in Technology. 3 hrs. Introduction to factors involved in technological change within an industrialoperation.

509. Plant Layout and Material Handling. 3 hrs. Effectiveness of plant layout to the production activity involvingpersonnel, materials, tools, and equipment.

510. Motion and Time Study. 3 hrs. Corequisite: IET 510L. A study of the optimization of the relationship betweentechnology and personnel.

510L. Motion and Time Study Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: IET 510.

520. Design for Rapid Prototyping. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 520. Survey of applications of rapid automated prototyping,stereo-lithography systems, parametric design and reverse engineering.

540. Alternate Energy Systems. 3 hrs. Study of alternative sources of energy and power.

541. Industrial Energy Management. 3 hrs. Technical and economic aspects of industrial energy management, energyconservation techniques, and alternate energy sources.

560. Manufacturing Engineering Technology. 2 hrs. Corequisite: IET 560L. Principles and functions essential to themanufacture of tangible products. Materials, processes, quality, and other technical considerations.

560L. Manufacturing Engineering Technology Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: IET 560. Industrial Simulation andModeling. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 240. Analysis of discrete-event systems in industry such as plant layouts, materialshandling, production methods, and inventory control.

580. Industrial Simulation and Modeling. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSS 240. Analysis of discrete-event systems in industrysuch as plant layouts, materials handling, production methods, and inventory control.

592. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of adviser. Supervised study in selected areas ofIndustrial Engineering Technology.

Instructional Technology (IT)567. Desktop Publishing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy or permission of instructor. Office-based

microcomputer production of typeface/graphics enhanced media designed to be both pleasing in appearance andeffective in communication.

569. Computer-Based Instructional Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy or permission of instructor.Interactive instructional design and applications. A combination of text, sound, graphics, video, stillphotos, andanimation in a computer-based environment for effective instructional presentations.

609. Management of Instructional Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy. Applying theories andtechniques of management to the development and maintenance of instructional products and services.

620. Foundations of Instructional Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy. Survey of the historical aspectsof instructional media. Application of research in the development of technology relating to libraries, classrooms,industry, and instruction.

636. Instructional Systems Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy. Translation of instructional specificationsinto prototype systems.

642. Research in Instructional Systems Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy. Research in problems offormulating objectives, analyzing audiences, using media, and evaluating educational outcomes.

644. Advanced Hypermedia Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic compute literacy. Survey of various instructionaldevelopment models for the development, revision, or revitalization of educational programs.

645. Computers in Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy. Applications of current and emerging computertechnology to instructional and administrative programs from the user’s point of view.


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648. Telecommunications in Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy. Examine hardware, software,implementation and utilization of telecommunication technology as it applies to education.

666. Networks in Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy. Examine hardware, software, implementation andutilization of Network technology as it applies to education.

692. Special Problems in Instructional Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REF 601 and IT 642. Advanced individualizedproject relevant to the student’s skill specialty. Scholarly paper and instructional on approved topic/problem.

Interior Design (ID)597. British Housing and Interiors. 3-6 hrs. A series of lectures and tours by English authorities on interior design topics.

International Business (IB)598. International Business Seminar Abroad. 3-6 hrs.

692. Special Problems in International Business. 1-6 hrs.

International Development (IDV)680. Grantsmanship for Development Research and Practice. 1-6 hrs. Provides students with the information resources

and techniques for effective grant writing: both to fund research projects and development-related programs.

692. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. No prerequisites.

699. Study Abroad. 1-6 hrs. May be repeated up to 12 hours. Field experience abroad in the study of internationaldevelopment issues.

710. International Development Theory. 1-6 hrs. May be repeated up to a total of 12 hours. The intellectual heritage andthe contemporary global framework of research and practice in international development, including foundations invarious disciplines and fields of study.

720. Research Methods in International Development. 1-6 hrs. May be repeated up to a total of 12 hours. Theory andtechniques for scholarly research and practice in international development.

721. Statistical Methods in International Development Research. 2-6 hrs. Provides a basic foundation in statisticalmethods as applied in development-related research, to assist students in their own research work and make them bettercritical consumers of development literature.

725. Field Research in International Development. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: IDV 720 or permission of instructor. May berepeated up to a total of 12 hours. Training in research methods conducted in a field setting, emphasizing internationalcontexts.

727. Technologies and Techniques in International Development Research. 2-6 hrs. Provides a foundation intechnologies for research in development, including Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, to assiststudents in their own research work and make them better critical consumers of development literature.

730. International Development Finance. 1-6 hrs. Provides a foundation of concepts and terminology in internationaleconomic and community development finance.

791. Internship. 1-6 hrs. May be repeated up to a total of 12 hours. Provides students with professional experience in privatefirms, government agencies, or non-governmental organizations.

796. Practicum in Higher and Professional Education. 1-6 hrs. Provides students who have a career interest in teaching--either in higher education or in professional training--with pedagogical skills for their profession.

797. Independent Study and Research. 3-6 hrs. Hours to be arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Studentsactively working on dissertation, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University mayenroll in this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of dissertation, but whoare actively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of theUniversity must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

850. Seminar on Current Issues in International Development. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: IDV 710 or permission of instructor.May be repeated up to a total of 12 hours. Case studies in current international development practices and leadinginternational development research issues.

860. Colloquium in International Development. 1-6 hrs. May be repeated up to a total of 12 hours. Seminars involvingscholars, practitioners, and student colleagues in International Development.

898. Dissertation. 1-12 hrs., for a total of 12 hours.

Journalism (JOU)505. Problems in Newspaper Production. 3 hrs. Practical training in the production of student newspapers and advising of

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521. Public Relations. 3 hrs. Introduction to the professional practice of public relations, emphasizing its function andprocess, publics, tools and media of communications, and professional ethics.

522. Public Relations Writing and Publication Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 202, 312, 421/521. Concentrates on designing totalpublic relations packages for public, business, and non-profit organizations. Requires production of a publicity campaign.

524. Public Opinion, Mass Communication, and Society. 3 hrs. Explores the impact of mass communication and publicrelations on public opinion and examines the role of public opinion in the forming of policy and resolution of social issues.

526. Public Relations Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: JOU 421/521. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods ofapplied, basic, and evaluative research used in developing and managing public relations programs.

528. Public and Press Relations Management. 3 hrs. Emphasizes systematic analysis of clients and publics, formulation ofgoals and strategies, and multimedia communications. Evaluation of effectiveness and budget preparation included.Case studies and field project.

529. Internship in Public Relations. 3 hrs.

550. History of Journalism. 3 hrs. Major events, issues and personalities of American mass media examined withininterdisciplinary framework. Historical relations of print media and public institutions emphasized.

552. Press and Society. 3 hrs. Study of the relationship between the press and the culture and institutions of society.

555. Media Ethics. 3 hrs. Examination of major moral dilemmas, issues and practices of mass media through lectures andcase studies, with emphasis on moral decision-making.

560. Press Law and Ethics. 3 hrs. Rights and constraints of the press, including libel, privacy, copyright, monopoly,contempt, regulation, and other aspects of mass media law.

570. Newspaper Organization and Management. 3 hrs. Study of the interrelationships of the various departments innewspaper organizations of varying circulation sizes and management techniques used to direct their activities.

580. Seminar in Journalism. 3 hrs. Examination of theoretical concepts in Journalism and the setting for their application.

598. British Studies in Photography. 3-6 hrs. Lecture and research in British Photography offered abroad under the auspicesof the College of International and Continuing Education.

599. British Studies in Journalism. 3-6 hrs. Lecture and research in British Journalism offered abroad under the auspices ofthe College of International and Continuing Education.

Library and Information Science (LIS)501. Reference and Information Sources. 3 hrs. An introduction to reference materials, services, activities and functions as

well as methods for locating information.

+505. Cataloging and Classification. 3 hrs. Principles and methods of cataloging and classifying library materials. Providespractice in bibliographical description and subject analysis.

506. Advanced Cataloging and Classification. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 505. Advanced study of the principles and methodsof descriptive and subject cataloging and classification with attention to non-print materials.

508. School Library Media Centers. 3 hrs. Study of the development and administration of the school library media center.

511. Collection Development and Management. 3 hrs. Philosophy and principles governing the selection and procurementof all types of library materials, including the use of selection aids and bibliographic sources for developing both printand non-print collections.

+516. Media Utilization. 3 hrs. A survey of media resources and equipment with an emphasis on utilization in libraries.Provides experience with equipment.

517. Literature and Related Media for Children. 3 hrs. A survey of children’s literature, traditional and modern, and otherrelated materials for use by and with children of grades 1-6.

518. Literature and Related Media for Young Adults. 3 hrs. Study of adolescent literature and other related materials foruse by and with young people of grades 7-12.

525. Instruction and Assessment in Media Programs. 3 hrs. The assessment of individualized styles and models ofinstruction in media programs and media centers.

528. Storytelling. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 517 or 518. A study of oral tradition and folk literature with emphasis uponselection of stories and the art and techniques of storytelling. Provides practice in storytelling.

533. Icons of Power: The Evolution of the Book. 3 hrs. A study of the origins and early development of books and printingin Western Europe and the Americas.

540. Information Ethics. 3 hrs. Introduces ethical issues specifically related to information professions and informationtechnology.

545. Sources of Information for a Multicultural Society. 3 hrs. Overview of the diversity of information resources availablein print and other media for a multicultural society and the diversity of information utilization by that society.


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557. Computer Applications in Libraries. 3 hrs. Examine the various applications in which microcomputers are and will beutilized in different types of information centers and libraries.

558. Internet Resources and Applications. 3 hrs. Introduce the practical and theoretical issues related to informationcollection, storage, access, and retrieval in a technologically oriented society, using the Internet as the underpinning forboth discussion and practical exploration.

560. System Analysis for Librarians. 3 hrs. Introduces basic concepts and methods of system analysis for library systemevaluation, strategic planning, and decision making.

580. British Studies: Studies in Librarianship. 3 hrs. Comparative studies of library and information-related institutions,bibliographic organization, models of service and professional practice in the United States and Great Britain.

581. British Studies: Seminar in Children’s and Young Adult Literature. 3 hrs. Intensive study of specific topics ofBritish interests in literature for children and adolescents.

586. British Studies: Historical Studies in Children’s Literature. 3 hrs. Traces the development of children’s literature inEngland and the United States to the early 20th Century.

587. British Studies: Research. 3 hrs. To provide the opportunity for in-depth research projects using the resources ofmetropolitan London.

591. The Library Media Center and the School Curriculum. 3 hrs. Examines the relationship of the media center programin the school curriculum with emphasis on the role of the media specialist.

605. Library Management. 3 hrs. Analysis of administrative theory and principles of management in libraries.

609. Seminar in Library Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 605. Survey of the problems in the management of libraryprograms. Emphasis on organizing, staffing, financing, and use of evaluation standards.

629. Studies in Children’s Literature. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 517 or 518. Advanced study and evaluation of children’sliterature and publishing trends in the field.

631. History of Libraries. 3 hrs. Development of libraries from ancient times to the present with special reference to therelationship of libraries to sociocultural, economic, and political trends.

634. History of Children’s Literature. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: LIS 517 or 518. Traces the development of children’s literature inEngland and the United States to the early twentieth century.

636. Information: The Library and Society. 3 hrs. The library as a social institution, its background, and the forces that haveshaped its development.

637. Seminar in the Development of Information Transfer Devices. 3 hrs. Study of the diversity, development, and uses ofinformation transfer devices from ancient times to the present.

638. Contemporary Publishing. 3 hrs. Study of the history of the book and book trade from Renaissance Europe untilpresent day United States. Analogies between the printing and computer revolutions, and the impact of the computer onmodern publishing are identified, developed, and discussed.

640. Academic Libraries. 3 hrs. The development and administration of the academic library.

641. Public Libraries. 3 hrs. The development and administration of the public library. Problems in public library services.

642. Special Libraries. 3 hrs. The development and administration of the special libraries serving businesses, institutions, andgovernment agencies.

646. Special Collections and Archives. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: LIS 501 and 505. The acquiring, processing, servicing, andmanagement of collections composed of rare books, manuscripts, archival papers, oral history files, and other specialmaterials.

647. Introduction to Archival Organization. 3 hrs. Basic instruction in handling materials of archival significance, and onthe development of the archives-library relationship.

648. Archival Practicum. 2-4 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 647. Provides an opportunity for supervised practice in specialcollections and archival operations.

649. Preservation of Documentary Materials. 3 hrs. The care and preservation of documentary materials in their variousformats including techniques for conservation, preservation, and restoration.

651. Introduction to Information Science. 3 hrs. Survey of information science as a field of study; examines the role of thelibrary as an information transfer model and the associated implications to the profession and the future.

653. Library and Information Database Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: LIS 505 and LIS 557. Foundations of constructinglibrary and information databases, impacts of bibliographic standards, library functions and interconnectedness on thesedatabase applications, and evaluation and measurement.

654. Library Automation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 557 or permission of the instructor. Systems analysis, planning, andimplementation of automation in various library and information settings.

655. On-Line Technical Services. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 505. Coverage of the technical services aspects of bibliographicutilities, chiefly OCLC (an online computer library center), its subsystems, and the MARC formats.


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656. On-Line Database Services and Resources. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: LIS 501 and LIS 557 or permission of instructor.Applications and issues related to the on-line resources currently available.

664. Government Publications. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 501. Study of the types of government publications and tools fortheir bibliographic organization.

666. Social Science and Humanities Resources. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 501. Study, evaluation, and utilization of library andinformation resources in the social sciences.

668. Research Methods in Library and Information Science. 3 hrs. Survey of scientific research methods and theirapplication to the field of library and information science.

670. Topics in Services to Library Clientele. 3 hrs. The role of libraries in meeting informational and recreational needs ofadults; lifelong learning, services to special groups, and popular culture collections.

675. Seminar: Topics in Organization of Materials. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: LIS 505 and LIS 506. Alternating topics, includingindexing, abstracting, advanced database tools, and other related topics.

689. Library Practicum. 2-4 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the practicum coordinator.

691. Research in Library Science. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Director.

692. Special Problems in Librarianship. 1-3 hrs. A problem study to be approved by the Director.

694. Field Problems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Director. Practical experiences in dealing with problem situations inthe field and related institutional settings.

695. Master’s Project. 3 hrs. A written project dealing with a specific problem or issue in the field of library and informationstudies under faculty supervision.


702. Bibliography for Music Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: LIS 501. An extensive examination of research materials,including music and non-music reference works.

794. LIS Specialist Field Problem. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Permission of director and completion of all other course work.Field problem: Major practical research component of Specialist degree, includes oral defense of project document to acommittee.

798. LIS Specialist Thesis. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Permission of director and completion of all other course work. Thesis:Major theoretical research component of Specialist degree, includes oral defense of thesis document before a committee.

Management (MGT)500. Organizational Behavior. 3 hrs. A study of individual and group behavior in organizations, including motivation,

leadership, and communication.. See also MBA 500.

598. International Management Seminar Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. Conducted in London,England: A series of lectures and discussions involving authorities on international management issues and practices.

620. Organizational Behavior and Practice. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 500 or the equivalent. Study and skill-building ininterpersonal and small-group relationships as found in various organizations.

630. Survey of Labor-Management Relations. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 500 or the equivalent. A survey of the developmentof labor law and collective bargaining.

640. Advanced Personnel Administration. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 500 or the equivalent. An in-depth study of U.S. andinternational human resource administration.

645. International Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 500 or the equivalent. A case course of comparisons of problemsin Management in the U.S. with those of other countries.

692. Special Problems in Management. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.

699. International Management Research Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. A research course ininternational management offered for students enrolled in MGT 598.

Management Information Systems (MIS)580. Management Information Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Computer literacy. An analysis of the impact of information

systems and technology on organizations. See also MBA 580.

606. Business Data Communications. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 650. This course develops the knowledge and skills of amanager in the usage and management of business data communications systems.


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688. Advanced Topics in Information Systems Management. 3 hrs. A comprehensive study of various aspects ofcontemporary information technologies and their uses for business decision support.

692. Special Problems in Management Information Systems. 3 hrs. A problem study to be approved by department chair.

Marine Science (MAR)501. Biological Oceanography. 3 hrs. Marine biological regimes and the influence of geological, physical, and chemical

oceanographic features.

501L. Biological Oceanography Laboratory. 1 hr. A laboratory for MAR 501.

502. Marine Environmental Science. 3 hrs. A study of the problems that affect the coastal and nearshore environments ofthe Gulf of Mexico.

503. Marine Invertebrate Zoology. 3 hrs. Morphology, distribution and ecology of the phyla from Protozoa throughProtochordates. May be taken as BSC 521 or COA 528.

503L. Marine Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 503. May be taken as BSC 521L or COA 528L.

504. Parasites of Marine Animals. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, lifehistories, and host-parasite relationships. May be taken as BSC 524 or COA 553.

504L. Parasites of Marine Animals Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 504. May be taken as BSC 524L or COA 553L.

505. Marine Ecology. 3 hrs. The relationship of marine organisms to their environment. May be taken as BSC 539 or COA546.

505L. Marine Ecology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 505. May be taken as BSC 539L or COA 546L.

506. Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes. 2 hrs. Taxonomy, distribution, trophic relationships, reproductivestrategies and adaptation of tidal marsh animals. May be taken as BSC 548 or COA 547.

506L. Fauna and Faunistic Ecology of Tidal Marshes Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 506. May be taken as BSC548L or COA 547L.

507. Marine Aquaculture. 3 hrs. Problems and procedures relating to the culture of commercially important crustaceans,fish, and mollusks. May be taken as BSC 547 or COA 524.

507L. Marine Aquaculture Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 507. May be taken as BSC 547L or COA 524L.

508. Marine Ichthyology. 3 hrs. Lecture and laboratory survey of marine chordates, including fishes, reptiles, mammals, andshore birds. May be taken as COA 521.

508L. Marine Ichthyology Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 508. May be taken as COA 521L.

509. Marine Microbiology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: General Microbiology. An introduction to the role of microorganisms in theoverall ecology of the oceans and estuaries. May be taken as BSC 590 or COA 571.

509L. Marine Microbiology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 509. May be taken as BSC 590L or COA 571L.

510. Marine Fisheries Management. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Statistics recommended. A statistical review of the world fisheries.May be taken as BSC 549 or COA 516.

510L. Marine Fisheries Management Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 510. May be taken as BSC 549L or COA516L.

520. Marine Phycology. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: General botany and plant taxonomy. A survey of the principal groups of marinealgae. May be taken as BSC 527 or COA 533.

520L. Marine Phycology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 520. May be taken as BSC 527L or COA 533L.

521. Coastal Vegetation. 2 hrs. A study of general and specific aspects of coastal vegetation, with emphasis on localexamples. May be taken as BSC 537 or COA 534.

521L. Coastal Vegetation Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: MAR 521. May be taken as BSC 537L or COA 534L.

522. Salt Marsh Plant Ecology. 2 hrs. The botanical aspects of marshes; includes plant identification, composition, andstructure. May be taken as BSC 538 or COA 535.

522L. Salt Marsh Plant Ecology Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 522. May be taken as BSC 538L or COA 535L.

523. Marine Mammals. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: 16 hrs. of Biological Science or permission of instructor. Corequisite: MAR523L. Course will emphasize natural history and population ecology of cetaceans. Will include life history, distribution,population dynamics, diet and feeding, social behavior, evolution, and zoogeography. May be taken as COA 543.

523L. Marine Mammals Laboratory. 2 hr. Corequisite: MAR 523. A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 523. May betaken as COA 543L.

530. Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms. 3 hrs. Histology of marine organisms, including tissue processingtechniques. May be taken as BSC 568 or COA 556.


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530L. Comparative Histology of Marine Organisms Laboratory. 3 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 530. May be taken as BSC568L or COA 556L.

541. Marine Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 111, CHE 352, MAT 179 or permission of instructor. Sea water chemistryand cycles and their impact on the marine environment.

541L. Marine Chemistry Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: MAR 541. A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 541.

543. Environmental Estuarine Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 111, CHE 256, and MAT 179 or permission ofinstructor. Corequisite: MAR 543L. Sources, reactions, transport, fate and effects of environmental chemical species inaquatic environments with special emphasis on estuaries. May be taken as COA 506.

543L. Environmental Estuarine Chemistry Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: MAR 543. A laboratory designed to accompanyMAR 543. May be taken as COA 506L.

556. Techniques in Marine Science Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to acquaint teacherswith the marine resources of the Mississippi Coastal Zone. May be taken as SME 556 or COA 587.

557. Marine Science for Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Emphasis will be placed on measurementsand analysis of the marine habitat and ecological relationships. May be taken as SME 557 or COA 588.

558. Marine Science for Elementary Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to acquaint teacherswith marine science concepts. May be taken as SME 535 or COA 585.

559. Coastal Ecology for Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: MAR 559L. Designed toprovide teachers with a background in basic coastal ecology. May be taken as SME 559 or COA 586.

559L. Coastal Ecology for Teachers Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: MAR 559. Maybe taken as SME 559L or COA 586L.

561. Physical Oceanography. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PHY 112, or 202 and MAT 179 or permission of instructor. Anintroduction to the physical properties and processes of the oceans. May be taken as PHY 571.

561L. Physical Oceanography Laboratory. 1 hr. A laboratory designed to accompany MAR 561.

566. Acoustics. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 471, permission of instructor. Principles of the generation, transmission andreception of acoustic waves. May be taken as PHY 546.

581. Geological Oceanography. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: GLY 101, 103 or permission of instructor. Study of the formation anddeformation of the oceanic crust and the distribution and character of marine sediments.

581L. Geological Oceanography Laboratory. 1 hr. Pre- or corequisite: MAR 581. Examination and interpretation of marinegeological samples and data.

582. Coastal Marine Geology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 12 credit hours in geology. A study of inshore and nearshore geologicalprocesses, sedimentation patterns and landform development. May be taken as GLY 531 or COA 509.

585. Microcomputer Applications in Marine Science Instrumentation. 3 hrs. Introduction to programming and hardwareconcepts relevant for marine science applications.

590. Special Problems in Marine Science. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Independent research.

591. Special Topics in Marine Science. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Directed study in area for which noformal courses are offered.

601. The Marine Scientist and Public Policy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. The examination of marinescience and marine policy, marine policy in Mississippi, the Law of the Sea and integrated coastal and oceanmanagement.

602. Remote Sensing of the Ocean. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAR 501 and 561 or permission of the instructor. An introductionto remote sensing of the ocean with emphasis on biological applications.

604. Early Life History of Marine Fishes. 2 hrs. Reproductive strategies and early developmental processes of marine fishes.May be taken as BSC 604.

604L. Early Life History of Marine Fishes Laboratory. 2 hrs. Corequisite for MAR 604. May be taken as BSC 604L

620. Marine Sediments and Sedimentary Environments. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: GLY 501 and MAR 581 or permission ofinstructor. Principal marine sedimentary environments characterized by constituents, facies, and depositional processes.

641. Global Carbon System. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAR core courses or permission. An examination of the biogeochemicalcycling of carbon through global systems with an emphasis on the problem of climate change.

650. Coastal Marine Chemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examination of oceanic phenomena of the coastalocean and estuarine zone from a chemical perspective.

651. Marine Organic Geochemistry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAR 541 or permission of instructor. Geochemical cycles oforganic compounds in the marine environment.

652. Marine Pollution. 3 hrs. An exploration of pollution in the marine environment emphasizing geochemical aspects of thesources, transport and fates of pollutants.


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655. Estuaries. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAR core courses or permission of instructor. An introduction to estuary processes andecology with discussion of the impact of human activities.

661. Introduction to Numerical Ocean Modeling. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 385 or permission of instructor. This courseexplores basic concepts of numerical modeling in general oceanography available to students from different disciplines.

662. Introduction to Dynamical Oceanography. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An introductory course thatdescribes the different types of motions observed in the oceans and on its surface. It includes the study of ocean currentsand waves starting with basic principles of physics. May be taken as PHY 510.

663. Ocean Dynamics. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PHY 351, MAT 285 or permission of instructor. Intended to develop the firstlevel understanding of the basic physical mechanisms controlling the ocean circulation.

664. Turbulence. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PHY 351, MAT 285, or permission of the instructor. Mixing, boundary layers, energyand enstrophy, isotropic turbulence, statistical regime of small-scale components.

665. Oceanographic Data Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAR 561 or 562 or permission of instructor. Analysis techniqueswith applications to physical oceanographic time series data. Topics will include correlation, spectral, and principalcomponent analysis.

667. Waves and Tides. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAR 561 and permission of instructor. Wind generated surface gravity waves,tide generating forces, observing water levels, and numerical simulation of ocean tides.

668. Applied Ocean Acoustics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fundamentals of sound propagation in the seaas applied to bathymetric surveys for determining the shape of the ocean bottom.

669. Wave-Current Interactions with Applications to Remote Sensing. 3 hrs. An introductory study of differentapproaches to wave-current interactions, their underlying assumptions and their effects on remote sensing and on upperocean dynamics.

670. Coastal Physical Oceanography. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAR 561 and MAR 562 or permission of instructor. Dynamiccirculation of continental shelves; includes steady and time-varying flows, pressure gradients, wind stress, bottomfriction and oceanic forcing.

671. Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 385 and PHY 351 or permission of instructor.The course will provide basic concepts required to understand oceanic and atmospheric processes.

672. Advanced Ocean Dynamics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PHY 351, MAT 285, or permission of instructor. The physicalmechanisms controlling ocean circulation focusing on vertical ocean structure.

682. Special Topics in Biological Oceanography. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Study of a selected area in biologicalmarine science. May be repeated.

683. Special Topics in Marine Chemistry. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Study of a selected area in chemical marinescience. May be repeated.

684. Special Topics in Geological Oceanography. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Study of a selected area in geologicalmarine science. May be repeated.

685. Special Topics in Physical Oceanography. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Study of a selected area in physical marinescience.

686. Oceanography and Coastal Processes for Teachers. 2 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 686L. This course for K-8 teachers willencompass the following topics: physical processes, plate tectonics, marine and aquatic habitats and resources, deep-searesearch and pollution.

686L. Oceanography and Coastal Processes for Teachers Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: MAR 686. A laboratory designedto accompany MAR 686.

687. Global Environmental Education for Teachers. 3 hrs. Corequisite: MAR 687L. This course for 5-9 teachers willinvolve the following topics: sea level rise, acid rain, pollution, ozone depletion, biodiversity, population, deforestation,and greenhouse effects.

687L. Global Environmental Education for Teachers Laboratory. 1 hr. Corequisite: MAR 687. A laboratory designed toaccompany MAR 687.

689. Seminar in Marine Science. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Current topics in marine science explored viastudent discussion and presentation. May be repeated.

691. Directed Research in Marine Science. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Independent research conducted under thedirection of a faculty member. May be repeated.


698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.


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701. Marine Bio-Optics. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAR 501, 541, 561 or permission of instructor. This course will provide anunderstanding of concepts of hydrological optics, particularly as they relate to biological processes in the oceans.

702. Advanced Biological Oceanography. 3 hrs. Prerequisite BSC 441 or 541 or MAR 501 or permission of the instructor.The sea as a biological environment. May also be taken as BSC 742.

703. Advanced Techniques in Biological Oceanography. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAR 501 and 501L or permission ofinstructor. This course will provide graduate students with practical experience in techniques used in biologicaloceanography today.

791. Directed Research in Marine Science. 1-12 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the major professor.


898. Dissertation. 12 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of major professor.

Marketing (MKT)550. Marketing Foundations. 3 hrs. An analysis of marketing functions, concepts, and practices in managerial decision

making. See also MBA 550.

595. International Marketing. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MKT 300 and Graduate status. Non-business students only. Theeconomic, political, and cultural aspects of international business operations.

598. International Marketing Seminar Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Director. Conducted in London,England: a series of lectures and discussions involving authorities on international marketing issues and practices.

605. Problems in Marketing Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MKT 550 or the equivalent. Applications of analytical andcommunication skills in solving complex marketing problems. See also MBA 605.

635. Seminar in Consumer Behavior. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MKT 300. Application of behavioral science concepts to researchand marketing decisions.

640. Marketing Planning. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MKT 300. An applications-oriented approach to strategic and operationalmarketing problems.

650. Seminar in Marketing Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BA 302 and MKT 300. A study of advanced research techniquesused in market analysis.

692. Special Problems in Marketing. 1-6 hrs. Consent of the chair of the Marketing Department is required prior toregistration.

699. International Marketing Research Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. A research course ininternational marketing offered for students enrolled in MKT 598.

Mass Communication (MC)607. Mass Communication Theory. 3 hrs. Examination of diverse theoretical approaches to the study of mass

communication; theory building in mass communication.

609. Communication Seminar. 3 hrs. A rotating seminar that addresses topics in the areas of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism.

620. Public Relations Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Undergraduate study of public relations or communication, or permissionof instructor. Explores theories of excellent communication and public relations management appropriate for groundingthe work with internal and external publics of an organization.

621. Public Relations Campaigns. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MC 620 or permission of instructor. Examines issues affecting designand implementation of persuasive public communication campaigns for business organizations, non-profitorganizations, political or issue campaigns.

622. International Public Relations. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MC 620 or permission of instructor. Explores theories ofcommunication and culture in international business environments with the purpose of developing public relationstheory and practice.

623. Seminar in Public Relations. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MC 620 or permission of instructor. Analysis of problems andprocesses of public relations with special emphasis upon theories, principles, and research.

625. Process and Effects of Mass Communication. 3 hrs. A study of the major areas of mass communication researchliterature, emphasizing mass communication effects research.

629. Communication Internship. 3 hrs. Students will serve an internship during one semester with a professional media orpublic relations agency.

691. Research in Communication. 1-9 hrs. For independent reading projects of broad general nature. Normally limited to


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topics not covered in regular courses.

692. Special Problems. 3 hrs. For independent research projects designed to answer specific questions in applied ortheoretical communication.


698. Thesis. 3-6 hrs., for a total of 6 hrs.

699. British Studies: Comparative National Media Systems. 3-6 hrs. To instruct students through lectures, research, andfield trips about the similarities and differences between the American and British media systems.

720. Introduction to Graduate Research in Communication. 3 hrs. Analysis of types of problems, concepts, variables,definitions, designs measurement techniques, and interpretation of data prevalent in communication research. Involveselementary statistics and development of research proposals and designs. May also be taken as SCM 720.

721. Content Analysis of Communication. 3 hrs. Study of theory and methods of defining, categorizing, coding, andinterpreting verbal and non-verbal elements of the communication process. Emphasizes source and message elements.Elementary statistical analysis, research report, and design of studies. May also be taken as SCM 721.

722. Communication Research Methods. 3 hrs. A study of the techniques and strategies used in conducting empiricalstudies of communication. Topics will include measurement, sampling, and content analysis. May also be taken as SCM722.

740. Telecommunication Policy and Regulation. 3 hrs. A study of U.S. telecommunication policy and regulation as shapedby technology, industry, politics, government, and the public. Social and political implications of policy are evaluated.

747. International Communication Systems. 3 hrs. An overview of international communications: comparativebroadcasting systems, international broadcasting, world press.

760. Seminar in Mass Communication History. 3-6 hrs. Exploration of cultural, economic, intellectual, social and politicaltrends in mass communication history, 1450 to present. May be repeated for a total of six hours credit.

770. Seminar in Advertising Theory. 3 hrs. Introduction to advertising theory, principles, practices, and law. Advertising’srole in American business and society will be explored.

771. Advertising and the Consumer. 3 hrs. Examination of major behavioral science contributions to the understanding ofbuyer behavior with emphasis on advertising and marketing applications of these contributions.

772. Advertising Research. 3 hrs. Planning and conducting accurate, effective advertising research programs, includingpreparation of questionnaires, reports, and strategies. While focus is on quantitative research methodology, qualitativeresearch is also explored.

773. Seminar in Advertising. 3-6 hrs. Analysis of problems and processes of advertising, exploring various current topics inthe field. May be repeated for total of six hours credit.

780. Media, Culture and Society. 3-6 hrs. Critical analysis of cultural, economic, political, social and technologicaldimensions of contemporary mass media performance. May be repeated for total of six hours credit.

791. Research in Communication. 1-9 hrs. For independent reading projects of a broad general nature. Normally limited totopics not covered in regular courses.



809. Communication Seminar. 3 hrs. A rotating seminar that addresses topics in the areas of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism.

862. Seminar in Mass Media Control and Ethics. 3 hrs. Alternate years. Problems and case studies concerned withregulation, deregulation, industry codes, and ethics.

898. Dissertation. 3-12 hrs, for a total of 12 hours.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)500. Organizational Behavior. 3 hrs. A study of individual and group behavior in organizations, including motivation,

leadership, and communication.. See also MGT 500.


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511. Accounting for Decision Making. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Computer literacy. A conceptual study of financial andmanagerial accounting principles designed to enable decision makers to properly use accounting information in makingdecisions.

520. Economic Analysis for Managers. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Computer literacy, calculus. Micro-economic and macro-economic analysis as applied to managerial decision making. See also ECO 520.

530. Operations Management. 3 hrs. An analysis of modern operations management in terms of efficiency, productivity,quality, and service to the customer.

546. Legal Environment of Management. 1.5 hrs. A survey of the major legal considerations affecting managerial decisionmaking.

550. Marketing Foundations. 3 hrs. An analysis of marketing functions, concepts, and practices in managerial decisionmaking. See also MKT 550.

570. Managerial Finance. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Computer literacy; MBA 511 or the equivalent. A study of financial analysisin managerial decision making. See also FIN 570.

580. Management Information Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Computer literacy. An analysis of the impact of informationsystems and technology on organizations. See also MIS 580.

598. International Business Seminar Abroad. 3-6 hrs.

600. Business and Society. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA or MPA program. An examination of internal andexternal factors influencing decision making with an emphasis on ethics, civic responsibility, social responsiveness, andprofessional values.

605. Problems in Marketing Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 550 or the equivalent. Applications of analytical andcommunication skills in solving complex marketing problems. See also MKT 605.

610. Analytical Decision Making. 3 hrs. Application of quantitative methods to decision making.

611. Managerial Accounting. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 511 or the equivalent. An analysis of the use of accountinginformation in managerial decision making.

620. Macroeconomic Analysis for Managers. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MBA 520; MBA 530. An examination of the use ofmacroeconomic analysis and information in managerial decision making.

640. Problems in Corporate Finance. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 570. Applications of financial theory to complex financialproblems.

645. Communication Skills for Managers 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA or MPA program. A course designed todevelop communication skills as they relate to managerial effectiveness.

650. Business Modeling. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MBA 580. An examination of the theory and applications of formal models inmanagerial decision making.

660. Global Business Strategy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA program. An analysis of strategic business planningand implementation from the perspective of top management.

685. Management of the Multinational Enterprise. 3 hrs. An analysis of the global environment and its implications forcross-border management.

692. Special Problems in Business Administration. 1-6 hrs.

Mathematics (MAT)500. Mathematics Teaching Seminar. 1 hr. In depth topics related to preparing and presenting lessons, testing and grading,

and classroom management, includes videotaping of practice teaching sessions. (Does not count as program credit forM.S. in mathematics.)

508. Mathematical Foundations for Inservice Elementary School Teachers. 3 hrs. Numeration, place value, intuitivegeometry, measurement, arithmetic algorithms. (Does not count as program credit for M.S. in mathematics.)

509. Mathematical Foundations for Inservice Middle School Teachers. 3 hrs. Intuitive geometry, integers, rationalnumbers, probability, graphing, metric system, word problems. (Does not count as program credit for M.S. inmathematics.)

510. Mathematics for Teachers of Junior High School Mathematics. 3 hrs. The real number system and major subsystems,introduction to algebra, informal geometry, consumer mathematics and introduction to BASIC programming. (Openonly to elementary and special education majors and does not count as program credit for M.S. in mathematics.)

515. Introduction to Differential Equations II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 285. Systems of linear differential equations,characteristic equations, operator methods, approximating solutions, Laplace transforms.

517. Introduction to Partial Differential Equations. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 285. Integrability conditions, quasilinear andlinear equations, applications to physics, classification of second order equations and canonical forms, separation ofvariables.


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518.* Linear Programming. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 326. Convex sets, linear inequalities, extreme-point solutions, simplexprocedure, applications.

519.* Optimization in Mathematical Programming. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 280, and 418 or 518. Selected topics inoptimization from linear and nonlinear programming.

520. Probability and Mathematical Statistics II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 320. Central limit theorem, estimation,hypothesis tests.

521. Number Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 340. Induction, well ordering, division algorithm, Euclidean algorithm,Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, number theoretic functions, congruences.

523. Modern Algebra I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 340. Elementary notions in groups, Fundamental Theorem of FinitelyGenerated Groups, permutation groups, quotient groups, the isomorphism theorems, applications of transformationgroups.

524. Modern Algebra II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 423 or 523. Survey of standard algebraic systems: rings, integral domains,fields, modules, polynomial rings, quotient rings, fields of quotients.

526. Linear Algebra II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 326. Determinants; polynomials; complex numbers; single lineartransformations; orthogonal, unitary, and symmetric linear transformations.

536. Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 280. Complex numbers and functions, limits,continuity, differentiation, analytic functions, branches, contour integration, series.

537. Graph Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 340. An introduction to graphs and a sampling of their numerous and diverseapplications.

539. Combinatorics. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 326, 340, and 169 or 179. Counting and enumeration techniques, inversionformulas and their applications, and counting schemata relative to permutations of objects.

541. Advanced Calculus I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 280 and 340. Point set theory, sequences, continuity, uniformcontinuity, limits, mean value theorems, L’Hospital’s rule.

542. Advanced Calculus II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 441 or 541. Riemann integration, Taylor’s theorem, improper integrals,infinite series, uniform convergence.

560.* Numerical Analysis I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 280, 326, and knowledge of a programming language. Methods ofsolving equations and systems of equations, error analysis, difference equations.

561.* Numerical Analysis II. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 285, and 460 or 560. Interpolating polynomials, numericaldifferentiation and integration, numerical solutions of differential equations, roundoff error.

* Students will use University computers and appropriate software as a part of course requirements.

572. Modern Geometry. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 280, 316 or 326, and 340. Heuristic and analytic treatment of a branch ofmodern geometry, such as projective or differential geometry.

575. General Topology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 169 or 179, and 340. General topological spaces, bases and subbases,continuity.

581. History of Mathematics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 167 or 178. The history of mathematics from antiquity through the17th century. (Does not count as program credit for M.S. in mathematics.)

588. Mathematics for Inservice Secondary School Teachers I. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisites: 24 hours of mathematics excludingpre-calculus courses, secondary mathematics teaching experience. Special mathematical topics for inservice secondaryschool mathematics teachers, to include algebra, number theory, graph theory, and combinatorics. (Does not count asprogram credit for M.S. in mathematics.)

589. Mathematics for Inservice Secondary School Teachers II. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisites: 24 hours of mathematics excludingpre-calculus courses, secondary mathematics teaching experience. Special mathematical topics for inservice secondaryschool mathematics teachers, to include probability theory, analysis, applied mathematics, topology, geometry. (Doesnot count as program credit for M.S. in mathematics.)

592. Special Problems I, II. 1-3 hrs. each.

601. Differential Geometry I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory of plane curves,space curves, and surface.

603. Modern Algebra. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 424 or 524. Simple groups, solvable groups, the Sylow theorems,presentations of groups, category terminology, introductory homological algebra.

605. Ordinary Differential Equations. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 285. Topics from the theory of ordinary differentialequations. Specific topics to be selected by the instructor.

606. Partial Differential Equations. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 285. Dirichlet, Neumann, and mixed boundary valueproblems; classical techniques of solution of partial differential equations & applications.

610. Numerical Linear Algebra. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 326 and a knowledge of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Theoryand practice of matrix computations, matrix norms, singular value decomposition, linear systems, LU decomposition,QR decomposition, methods for eigenvalue problems.


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629. Applied Combinatorics and Graph Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CSC 616 or permission of instructor.Combinatorial/graphical techniques for complexity analysis recurrence relations, Polya theory, NP complete problems.May also be taken as CSC 629.

636. Functions of a Complex Variable II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 436 or 536. Taylor and Laurent series, residue calculus,conformal mapping with applications, integral formulas of the Poisson type, analytic continuation.

641. Functions of a Real Variable I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 442 or 542. Foundations of real analysis and introduction toLebesgue integration.

642. Functions of Real Variable II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 641. Continuation of MAT 641.

650. Computer Assisted Mathematics I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Applications of computer algebrasoftware to mathematical modeling. Modeling projects and experiments employing both numeric and symboliccomputation using software such as DERIVE, Maple, and Mathematica. The laboratory setting and project format willpermit investigations of a deeper nature than would be possible due to time constraints in a typical three-hour lecturecourse. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit.

651. Computer Assisted Mathematics II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Application of computer algebrasoftware to data analysis, partial differential equations, statistics, non-linear regression, and linear algebra. May berepeated for a maximum of six hours of credit.

657. Dimensions of Learning in Mathematics I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching degreeprogram. Broad introduction to the concepts, contexts, and practices of teaching, as well as specific instruction insecondary mathematics methods. This course includes a clinical supervision component.

658. Dimensions of Learning in Mathematics Education II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 657. Continuation of MAT 657.

681. Topics in Algebra I, II, III. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: MAT 423 or 523, and permission of instructor. May be repeated for amaximum of nine hours credit.

682. Topics in Analysis I, II, III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of nine hourscredit.

683. Topics in Topology and Geometry I, II, III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for amaximum of nine hours credit.

684. Topics in Applied Mathematics I, II, III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximumof nine hours credit.

685. Topics in Computational Mathematics I, II, III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for amaximum of nine hours credit.

689. Mathematics Seminar I, II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Six hours of seminar are required for the M.S.degree in mathematics.

691. Research in Mathematics. 1-16 hrs. (Does not count as program credit for M.S. in mathematics.)


Mathematics Refresher and Enrichment Program (M-REP) 584. Calculus Review I. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A review of topics from single-variable calculus to

include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integration, with applications relevant to the high school curriculum.

585. Calculus Review II. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 584 or permission of instructor. A review of topics from single-variablecalculus to include methods of integration, L’Hospital’s rule, improper integrals, infinite series and vectors, withapplications relevant to the high school curriculum.

586. Geometry Review for High School Teachers. 1-3 hrs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Topicsfrom Euclidean geometry, transformational geometry, plane analytic geometry, and topology.

587. Problem Solving in School Mathematics. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: MAT 585 or permission of instructor. May be repeatedfor a maximum of 6 semester hours. Includes strategies for solving both standard and non-standard mathematicalproblems.

None of the courses MAT 584 - 587 will count toward any degree in mathematics.

Medical Technology (MTC)501. Body Fluids. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum or permission of department. Corequisite: MTC 501L.

Analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters of body fluids— research component.

501L. Body Fluids Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum. Corequisite: MTC 501.

502. Clinical Bacteriology I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MTC 300, 300L, BSC 110, 110L, 380, 380L or permission of instructor.Corequisite: MTC 502L. MTC 515 recommended. Evaluation of clinical specimens with regard to pathogenicmicroorganisms— research component.


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502L. Clinical Bacteriology I Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: MTC 300, 300L, BSC 380, 380L or permission of instructor.Corequisite: MTC 502.

503. Clinical Mycology. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum or permission of department. Corequisite: MTC 503L.The study of pathogenic fungi, emphasis is placed on laboratory methods of isolation and identification of medicallyimportant fungi—research component.

503L. Clinical Mycology Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum. Corequisite: MTC 503.

504. Clinical Chemistry I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 110, 110L, CHE 420, 420L, or permission of instructor. Co- orprerequisite: MTC 300, 300L. Corequisite: MTC 504L. The chemical analysis of body fluids-research component.

504L. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 420, 420L or permission of instructor. Co- or prerequisite:MTC 300, 300L. Corequisite: MTC 504.

505. Clinical Parasitology I. 1 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum or permission of department. Corequisite: MTC505L. Study of medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites and their vectors. Emphasis is placed onlaboratory methods of detection and identification of these organisms-research component.

505L. Clinical Parasitology Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum. Corequisite: MTC 505.

506. Fundamentals of Hematology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: BSC 110, 110L, MTC 300, 300L, or permission of instructor.Corequisite: MTC 506L. An introduction to the study of blood and blood forming organs—research component.

506L. Fundamentals of Hematology Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: MTC 300, 300L. Corequisite: MTC 506.

507. Clinical Immunodiagnostics I. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum or permission of department. Corequisite:MTC 507L. An introduction to immunodiagnostic testing, theory, and practical experience involving antigen-antibodyreactions in relation to disease in humans— research component.

507L. Clinical Immunodiagnostics I Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum. Corequisite: MTC 507.

508. Clinical Immunohematology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum or permission of department. Corequisite:MTC 508L. The theory and techniques of donor selection, processing blood for transfusion, and resolvingincompatibilities—research component.

508L. Clinical Immunodiagnostics Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum. Corequisite: MTC 508.

509. Clinical Chemistry II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum or permission of the department. Corequisite: MTC509L. The chemical analysis of body fluids—research component.

509L. Clinical Chemistry II Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum. Corequisite: MTC 509.

510. Special Chemistry. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum or permission of the department. Corequisite: MTC510L. Introduction to therapeutic drug monitoring and clinical toxicology with special emphasis on pathophysiology andanalyte measurement.

510L. Special Chemistry Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum. Corequisite: MTC 510.

511. Coagulation. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum or permission of the department. Corequisite: MTC 511L.The study of hemostasis in the human and its application to clinical laboratory testing, normal and abnormal.

511L. Coagulation Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum. Corequisite: MTC 511.

512. Principles of Clinical Administration and Education. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum or permission ofdepartment. Introduction of basic principles of clinical laboratory administration and education—research component.

515. Introduction to Clinical Immunology. 3 hrs. Pre- or Corequisite: MTC 202 and 203. Function of the immune systemand its relationship to diagnostic methods.

522. Clinical Bacteriology II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum or permission of department. Corequisite: MTC522L. Laboratory methods of isolation, identification, and other testing of pathogenic bacteria and their etiologic role indisease—research component.

522L. Clinical Bacteriology II Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to practicum. Corequisite: MTC 522.

526. Hematology I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum or permission of department. Corequisite: MTC 526L.The study of blood cells and their abnormalities with emphasis on procedures of laboratory examination—researchcomponent.

526L. Hematology I Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the practicum. Corequisite: MTC 526.

551. Urinalysis. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I of practicum. Clinical education at one of the affiliatedhospitals—research component.

552. Clinical Microbiology. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I of practicum. Clinical education at one ofthe affiliated hospital laboratories— research component.

556. Hematology II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I of practicum. Clinical education at one of theaffiliated hospital laboratories—research component.

557.Clinical Immunodiagnostics II. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I of practicum. Clinical education atone of the affiliated hospital laboratories— research component.


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558. Blood Bank. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I of practicum. Clinical education at one of the affiliatedhospital laboratories—research component.

559. Clinical Chemistry III. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase I of practicum. Clinical education at one ofthe affiliated hospital laboratories— research component.

601. Laboratory Science for Nursing. 1 hr. Investigation of laboratory medicine topics relevant to nursing.

602. Comparative Diagnosis of Microbial Pathogens. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 380 and MTC 515 or BSC 586 orpermission of instructor. Comparative diagnostic techniques including culture, microscopy, immunodiagnostic,a ndnucleic acid probes.

604. Clinical Oncology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Biochemistry, or molecular biology, or permission of instructor. Introduction tothe biological, clinical, and research aspects of cancer.

609. Clinical Endocrinology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Biochemistry or clinical chemistry or permission of instructor. Introductionto the biological, clinical, and pathological aspects of human endocrinology.

612. Clinical Laboratory Program Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Clinical laboratory experience or permission ofinstructor. Concepts of program development unique to the clinical setting.

615. Clinical Laboratory Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Clinical laboratory experience or permission of instructor.Concepts of management unique to the clinical laboratory setting.

689. Medical Technology Seminar. 1 hr. Presentation of current material related to clinical medicine.


692. Special Problems in Medical Technology. 1-8 hrs. Individuals will be assigned some specific clinical problem inmedical technology to investigate under faculty direction.



Music (MUS)500. Writing About Music. 1 hr. The practices governing the scholarly writing about music (i.e., research paper, thesis,

prospectus, dissertation) along with an introduction to the style manuals that guide such writing.

531. History of Opera. 3 hrs. The history of musical theatre from Greek drama to present. Open to non-music majors withpermission of instructor.

532. Music in the United States. 3 hrs. A study of the development of music in North America. Open to non-music majorswith permission of instructor.

533. 20th Century Music. 3 hrs. Examination of music trends since Debussy and Mahler. Open to non-music majors withpermission of instructor.

534. Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Music. 3 hrs. A study of the rise of music in the ancient world, the beginning ofwestern music and of polyphony. Open to non-music majors with permission of instructor.

535. Baroque Music. 3 hrs. The development of musical styles and forms from Monteverdi through J.S. Bach. Open to non-music majors with permission of instructor.

536. 18th Century Music. 3 hrs. The development of classical styles and forms, emphasis on style galant, emfindsamer stiland the Viennese classicists. Open to non-music majors with permission of instructor.

537. 19th Century Music. 3 hrs. The development of musical romanticism, emphasis on the expansion of classical forms, andthe appearance of new stylistic concepts. Open to non-music majors with permission of instructor.

540. Vocal Literature. 2 hrs.

541. Vocal Literature. 2 hrs. A continuation of MUS 540.

542. Keyboard History and Literature I. 3 hrs. The history and literature of keyboard music from pre-Baroque times to thepresent.

544. Organ Literature. 2 hrs.

545. Organ Literature. 2 hrs. A continuation of MUS 544.

546. Instrumental Literature. 2 hrs.

548. Choral Literature I. 3 hrs. A survey of choral literature. Study will include materials suitable for school and churchchoirs as well as standard masterworks.

549. Choral Literature II. 3 hrs. Selected topics in choral literature, post-Baroque.


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550. Symphonic Literature. 3 hrs. A history of and literature for the symphony orchestra from 1600 to the present. Open tonon-music majors with permission of instructor.

551. Chamber Music. 3 hrs. A survey of music for small instrumental ensembles. Open to non-music majors with permissionof instructor.

553. Church Music Literature and Materials. 3 hrs. Church music repertoire for all choirs and handbells. Supplementarymaterials such as teaching aids will be included.

560. Administration of Church Music. 3 hrs. Administrative procedures for total music program of the church, includingbasic philosophy, planning, budgeting, promotion, training music leaders, and developing program goals.

562. Hymnology. 3 hrs. The history of the Christian hymn from its roots to present-day form.

571. Seminar in Masterpieces of Music. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 232 or consent of instructor. A thorough exploration ofmajor compositions from all musical media. May be taken two times. May be taken by non-music majors with theconsent of instructor.

599. British Studies: Music in Britain Today. 3 to 6 hrs.

620. Music Theory Survey. 3 hrs. A survey of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic elements of tonal music. Will not applytowards any doctoral degree or a degree with composition emphasis.

630. Music History Survey. 3 hrs. A survey of the major periods of the history of music with emphasis on significant works.Sources useful in the investigation of music are surveyed. Will not apply towards a doctoral degree.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. each. Investigation of specialized areas of interest. May be repeated.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University must enroll inthis course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of thesis but who are activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll inthis course for at least 3 hours each semester.


702. Bibliography for Music Research. 3 hrs. An extensive examination of research materials, including music and non-music reference works.

711. Pedagogy of Theory. 3 hrs. A course in the teaching of music theory in the senior high school as well as the collegelevel.

713. Seminar in Music Theory. 2 hrs. For theory and composition majors; open to others with permission of instructor.

714. Composition Project. 6 hrs. Open to students with a major in theory and composition.

715. Recital. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of music performance studies instructor and approval by the major professor.Grade of E may be awarded.

721. Analytical Techniques. 3 hrs. A course designed to develop technique in analysis of music from the time of earlypolyphony through the Baroque period.

722. Analytical Techniques. 3 hrs. A course designed to develop techniques in analysis of music in the Classical andRomantic periods.

723. Seminar in 20th Century Compositional Techniques. 3 hrs. A seminar in techniques utilized by composers in the 20thcentury. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of selected works.

724. Pre-Baroque Counterpoint. 2 hrs. Contrapuntal writing up to eight parts. Prerequisite: MUS 321 or permission ofinstructor.

725. Tonal Counterpoint. 2 hrs. Contrapuntal writing culminating in the fugue. Prerequisite: MUS 322 or permission ofinstructor.

727. Advanced Orchestration. 3 hrs. May be taken three times. Prerequisites: MUS 401 or permission of instructor.

731. Seminar in Performance Practices I. 3 hrs. A study of the conductor’s and performer’s problems in the interpretationand performance of vocal and instrumental music of the 17th and 18th centuries.

732. Seminar in Performance Practices II. 3 hrs. A study of the conductor’s and performer’s problems in the interpretationand performance of vocal and instrumental music of the 19th and 20th centuries.

752. Band Literature II. 3 hrs. A survey of band literature, grades V and above.

761. Topics in Music Literature. 3 hrs. A course designed to expand the student’s knowledge of music literature through aperiod, historical, or school approach. May be repeated.

786. Concert Band Arranging. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MUS 401 or permission of instructor. Designed to provide the arrangerwith essential techniques of scoring for concert band, with special focus on existing concert band music.

787. Arranging for School Choruses. 3 hrs. Designed to focus on selected choral music and to provide the arranger withessential techniques of scoring for school chorus.


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791. Research in Music. 1-16 hrs.

792. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. each, arr. Investigation of specialized areas of interest. May be repeated.

794. Major Solo Role in an Opera. 1 hr. Permission of instructor and simultaneous enrollment in Opera Theatre are required.


821. Advanced Analytical Techniques. 3 hrs. An in-depth analysis of selected works prior to 1750. Prerequisite: MUS 721or permission of music theory faculty.

822. Advanced Analytical Techniques. 3 hrs. An in-depth analysis of selected works chosen from the Classical andRomantic periods. Prerequisite: MUS 722 or permission of the music theory faculty.

823. Advanced Analytical Techniques. 3 hrs. An in-depth analysis of selected works chosen from the 20th century.Prerequisite: MUS 723 or permission of the music theory faculty.

870. First Doctoral Solo Recital. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of applied music instructor and approval of the majorprofessor. Grade of E may be awarded.

871. Doctoral Lecture Recital. 3 hrs. A lecture, delivered by the doctoral candidate, that includes a performance in which thecandidate is a principal performer. Prerequisite: Permission of applied music instructor and approval of the majorprofessor. Grade of E may be awarded.

872. Second Doctoral Solo Recital. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of applied music instructor and approval of the majorprofessor. Grade of E may be awarded.

873. Concerto Performance with Band or Orchestra. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of applied music instructor andapproval of the major professor. Grade of E may be awarded.

874. Major Solo Role in an Opera. 1 hr. Permission of applied music instructor and approval of the major professor. Gradeof E may be awarded.

875. Major Solo Role in Oratorio. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of music performance studies instructor and approval of themajor professor. Grade of E may be awarded.

876. Chamber Music Recital. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of music performance studies instructor and approval of themajor professor. Grade of E may be awarded.


Music Education (MED)501. Marching Band Methods. 3 hrs. Techniques for developing marching band programs. Emphasis placed upon music

selection, rehearsal organization and drill charting techniques. Provides tools for administering and directing marchingband programs.

502. Advanced Computer-Assisted Marching Band Drill Design. 3 hrs. Introduction to writing marching band drill design.Provides charting-proficient students with skills in developing form and flow. Includes computer lab time.

524. Instrument Repair. 3 hrs. Designed to give practical experience in preventive maintenance, minor repair and adjustmentof string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.

529. Piano Tuning and Repair. 3 hrs. Study of basic techniques of tuning and repairing pianos.

538. Seminar in Band Literature I. 3 hrs. A study, based upon student needs, of selected masterworks for band. May berepeated.

544. Arranging for Marching Band. 3 hrs. Designed to provide the arranger with the essential techniques of scoring for theoutdoor band. Course will focus on the study of existing arrangements.

550. Vocal Pedagogy. 2 hrs. Techniques, practices, and materials used in teaching voice; practical experience in teachingvoice.

551. Advanced Vocal Pedagogy. 2 hrs. Advanced study of pedagogical materials.

590. Piano Workshop. 1-3 hrs. A course designed to meet the needs of the piano teacher, including a survey of standardmaterials together with a presentation of modern teaching methods. Cannot be applied toward a music degree. May berepeated.

591. Instrumental Workshop. 1-3 hrs. May be repeated. Cannot be applied toward a music degree.

592. Choral Workshop. 1-3 hrs. May be repeated. Cannot be applied toward a music degree.

593. Elementary Music Workshop. 1-3 hrs. Intensive examination of current problems, trends, and materials in the field ofelementary music education. Cannot be applied toward a music degree. May be repeated.


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594. Marching Band Workshop. 1-3 hrs. May be repeated. Cannot be applied toward a music degree.

595. Instrumental Conductors Conference. 2 hrs. May be repeated. Cannot be applied toward a music degree.

596. Choral Conductors Conference. 2 hrs. May be repeated. Cannot be applied toward a music degree.

624. Practicum in Music Education. 3 hrs. Examination of theory and research on teaching music to pre-college and collegeage students with subsequent application in a real environment.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Investigation of specialized areas of interest. May be repeated.


698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs. No thesis will be accepted unless accompanied by an abstract. Theses which employquestionnaires will not be accepted unless accompanied by summaries of the findings to be mailed to respondents.

714. Administration and Supervision of Elementary and Secondary School Music Programs. 3 hrs. The organization,supervision, and evaluation of the total music program, including program development, problems of finance, andselection of personnel and equipment.

725. Foundations and Principles of Music Education. 3 hrs. Historical and philosophical foundations of the total musiceducation program, and principles of teaching, learning, organization, administration.

731. Graduate Conducting I. 3 hrs. Development of conducting skill, rehearsal techniques, study and preparation of scoresof standard band, choral, and orchestral repertoire. MED 731 and 732 may be repeated but no more than a total of sixhours of conducting may be used for a degree.

732. Graduate Conducting II. 3 hrs. A continuation of MED 731. MED 731 and 732 may be repeated but no more than atotal of six hours of conducting may be used for a degree.

733. Conducting Pedagogy. 3 hrs. Techniques, practices, and materials used in teaching conducting. Includes study ofvarious schools of conducting, identifying students’ physical, aural, stylistic problems. Observation of undergraduateconducting classes required.

734. Woodwind Techniques and Materials. 2 hrs. A course dealing with the problems of teaching woodwind instrumentsand a comprehensive study of woodwind literature.

735. Brass Techniques and Materials. 2 hrs. A comprehensive survey of teaching techniques for the brasses with a survey ofteaching materials emphasizing pedagogy textbooks and books designed for class instruction.

736. Percussion Techniques and Materials. 2 hrs. Performance techniques of all percussion instruments and a survey ofteaching materials and literature for percussion.

737. String Techniques and Materials. 2 hrs. A comprehensive survey of teaching techniques for stringed instruments;survey of teaching materials emphasizing pedagogy textbooks and method books.

738. Keyboard Techniques and Materials. 2 hrs. An examination of keyboard literature as it relates to the techniques andpractices of piano instruction.

739. Vocal Techniques and Materials. 2 hrs. Techniques and procedures for teaching correct vocal production habits;examination of choral literature for secondary school and collegiate levels.

740. Music Education in the Elementary Schools. 3 hrs. An advanced course in the development of music educationprograms for children.

750. Music in General Education. 3 hrs. An examination of the role of music in the general education of students throughoutthe educational system.

755. The Psychology of Music. 3 hrs. An examination of issues and theoretical positions in the areas of philosophy of musicand of musical learning.

756. Evaluation and Guidance in Music Education. 3 hrs. The administration and interpretation of tests of musical talentand musical achievement.

792. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Investigation of specialized areas of interest. May be repeated.


825. Doctoral Seminar in Music Education. 3 hrs. Orientation of doctoral study. Studies in the history and philosophy ofmusic education.


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826. Doctoral Seminar in Music Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: MED 825. Primary focus on advanced research methods,techniques, and procedures appropriate to the doctoral level of music education.

828. Administration of College and University Music Programs. 3 hrs. A practical course in the principles ofadministration, organization, and goals of music programs at the college or university level.


Music Performance Studies (MUP)601, 602, +603. Piano. 1-4 hrs.

604, 605, +606. Harpsichord. 1-4 hrs.

611, 612, +613. Organ. 1-4 hrs.

614, 615, +616. Flute. 1-4 hrs.

617, 618, +619. Oboe. 1-4 hrs.

620, 621, +622. Clarinet. 1-4 hrs.

623, 624, +625. Saxophone. 1-4 hrs.

626, 627, +628. Bassoon. 1-4 hrs.

629, 630, +631. Horn. 1-4 hrs.

632, 633, +634. Trumpet. 1-4 hrs.

635, 636, +637. Trombone. 1-4 hrs.

638, 639, +640. Euphonium. 1-4 hrs.

641, 642, +643. Tuba. 1-4 hrs.

644, 645, +646. Violin. 1-4 hrs.

647, 648, +649. Viola. 1-4 hrs.

650, 651, +652. Cello. 1-4 hrs.

653, 654, +655. String Bass. 1-4 hrs.

656, 657, +658. Percussion. 1-4 hrs.

661, 662, +663. Voice. 1-4 hrs.

664, 665, +666. Harp. 1-4 hrs.

667, 668, +669. Guitar. 1-4 hrs.

671. Chamber Music. 1 hr. May be repeated.

672. Chamber Music: Southern Chamber Winds. 1 hr. Ensemble devoted to reading, studying, and performing harmonie-music, i.e., original works for woodwind ensembles.

678. Carillon. 1 hr. Participation by audition only. May be repeated.

679. Covenant. 1 hr. Participation by audition only. May be repeated.

680. Jazz Combo. 1 hr. May be repeated.

681. Orchestra. 1 hr. May be repeated.

682. Band. 1 hr. May be repeated.

683. Southern Chorale. 1 hr. May be repeated.

684. Jazz Lab Band. 1 hr. May be repeated.

685. Collegium Musicum. 1 hr. May be repeated.

686. Oratorio Chorus. 1 hr. May be repeated.

688. University Singers. 1 hr. May be repeated

689. Chamber Singers. 1 hr. May be repeated.

690. Opera Theatre. 1 hr. May be repeated.

691, 692, 693, 694, +695. Advanced Composition. 1-3 hrs.

701, 702. Piano. 1-4 hrs.

704, 705. Harpsichord. 1-4 hrs.

711, 712. Organ. 1-4 hrs.

714, 715. Flute. 1-4 hrs.


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717, 718. Oboe. 1-4 hrs.

720, 721. Clarinet. 1-4 hrs.

723, 724. Saxophone. 1-4 hrs.

726, 727. Bassoon. 1-4 hrs.

729, 730. Horn. 1-4 hrs.

732, 733. Trumpet. 1-4 hrs.

735, 736. Trombone. 1-4 hrs.

738, 739. Euphonium. 1-4 hrs.

741, 742. Tuba. 1-4 hrs.

744, 745. Violin. 1-4 hrs.

747, 748. Viola. 1-4 hrs.

750, 751. Cello. 1-4 hrs.

753, 754. String Bass. 1-4 hrs.

756, 757. Percussion. 1-4 hrs.

761, 762. Voice. 1-4 hrs.

764, 765. Harp. 1-4 hrs.

767, 768. Guitar. 1-4 hrs.

791, 792, +793. Composition. 1-3 hrs.

801, 802. Piano. 1-4 hrs.

804, 805. Harpsichord. 1-4 hrs.

811, 812. Organ. 1-4 hrs.

814, 815. Flute. 1-4 hrs.

817, 818. Oboe. 1-4 hrs.

820, 821. Clarinet. 1-4 hrs.

823, 824. Saxophone. 1-4 hrs.

826, 827. Bassoon. 1-4 hrs.

829, 830. Horn. 1-4 hrs.

832, 833. Trumpet. 1-4 hrs.

835, 836. Trombone. 1-4 hrs.

838, 839. Euphonium. 1-4 hrs.

841, 842. Tuba. 1-4 hrs.

844, 845. Violin. 1-4 hrs.

847, 848. Viola. 1-4 hrs.

850, 851. Cello. 1-4 hrs.

853, 854. String Bass. 1-4 hrs.

856, 857. Percussion. 1-4 hrs.

861, 862. Voice. 1-4 hrs.

864, 865. Harp. 1-4 hrs.

867, 868. Guitar. 1-4 hrs.

891, 892, 893. Composition. 1-3 hrs.

896. Score Reading I. 3 hrs. The basics of score reading will be covered by reading chorales, canons, and score studyexercises at the keyboard. The French system of multiple clef reading and transpositions of all orchestral and bandinstruments is included.

897. Score Reading II. 3 hrs. Continued improvement of score reading skills through a study of clef and transposition studiesalong with reading 18th- and 19th-century orchestral and wind symphony works. Individually and collectively, studentswill demonstrate ability to read scores.

Nursing (NSG)510. Holistic Health: The Art and Science of Caring and Healing. 3 hrs. Introduction to a holistic nursing theoretical

perspective. Assorted complementary health practice and research, focus on self-awareness as a holistic practitioner.


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519. The Computer as a Nursing Tool. 3 hrs. Exposure to the computer and examination of nursing applications.


536. Hospice: Concept and Application. 3 hrs. Explores concept and operationalization with emphasis on legislation,funding, referrals, advocacy.

537. Abusive Behavior. 3 hrs. An interdisciplinary exploration of abusive behavior across the life span.

539. Legal Ethical Issues. 3 hrs. Legal-ethical issues involved in nursing practice.

538. Health Care Financing. 3 hrs. Survey of health economics, finance theory, cost control, prospective reimbursement, andtrends.

550. Health Care of the Aged. 3 hrs. Nursing and health care problems related to aged persons.


589. Caribbean Studies: Health Care Delivery Systems. 3 hrs. The course examines major issues relevant to the health caredelivery system in the West Indies. The students will assess the level of health care delivery among various populationsand groups.

591. Austrian Studies: Variable Topics. 3 hrs.

593. Health Care of the Elderly in England. 3 hrs. Resources for the elderly in U.S. and Great Britain. Attitudes andperceptions of elderly by British health care providers.

594. Health Care in England. 3 hrs. Comparison of health care systems in United states and England. Philosophies of healthand nursing in a community are explored.

595. Management and Economics of Health Care. 3 or 6 hrs. United States and British health system, financing,administration, and nursing management.

596. Nursing: The British Heritage. 3 or 6 hrs. Evolvement of modern nursing in England within the context ofinternational, social, economic, and political events.

597. Emergency Nursing: A British View. 3 or 6 hrs. Introduction to the British health system and roles assumed by Britishemergency nurses.


599. British Studies: Hospice. 3 hrs. Introduction to hospice concept and symptom control in special units, hospitals, andhomes in the United Kingdom.

600. Issues in Nursing and Health Care. 3 hrs. Seminar in contemporary problems and trends in nursing and health care.

601. Theory Development in Nursing. 3 hrs. Concepts, models, and theories relevant to nursing practice, education, andresearch.

603. Nursing Research I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Introductory course in statistics. Prerequisite or concurrent: NSG 601, and firstcourse in emphasis area. Elements of the research process.

604. Nursing Research II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 603. Continuation of NSG 603 with a focus on preparation of a researchproposal.

606. Death and Bereavement. 3 hrs. An examination of research and theory related to death and bereavement.

607. Planning and Public Policy Formation for Health. 3 hrs. Permission of instructor. An examination of issues inhealth/social planning and public policy at local, state, and national levels.

611. Curriculum and Teaching in Nursing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite or concurrent: NSG 601. Curriculum development, selection,design, and evaluation of instructional systems for the teaching of nursing.

612. Concepts of Organizational Behavior in Nursing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite or concurrent: NSG 601 or permission ofinstructor. Theories and research related to organizational behavior in the administration of nursing services.

613. Advanced Practice Nursing. 3 hrs. Seminar focused on theory and research pertaining to the clinical major for practiceof advanced nursing.

614L. Practice of Clinical Nurse Specialization. 3 or 6 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 613 and permission of instructor. Seminar andadvanced practicum in area of nursing specialization as identified by clinical major. May be repeated for total of sixhours.

618. The Nurse Administrator. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: NSG 603, 612. Concurrent: NSG 618L. Seminar. Analysis of the role ofthe nurse administrator related to the department of nursing.

618L. Role Practicum. 3 hrs. Concurrent: NSG 618. Application of role theory related to a department of nursing.

619. Fiscal Management for Nurses. 3 hrs. Fiscal responsibility, utilization of financial management principles, techniques


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and cost control measures in nursing administration.

621. Concepts and Theories for Community Health Nursing. 3 hrs. Prerequisites or concurrent: NSG 601 or permission ofinstructor. An analysis of concepts, theories, and research relevant to community health nursing.

622. Seminar in Community Health Nursing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 621; Concurrent: NSG 622L. Assessment ofcommunities and design of programs of community health nursing for specific populations. The epidemiological andhealth planning processes are included.

622L. Community Health Nursing Practicum. 3 hrs. Concurrent NSG 622. Prerequisite: NSG 621. Implementation andevaluation of community health nursing programs for specific populations.

623. U.S. and World Community Health Nursing Issues. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 622. Concurrent NSG 623L. Analysis oforganizations and resources affecting health care and policy setting relevant to the practice of community health nursing.

623L. U.S. and World Community Health Nursing Practicum. 3 hrs. Concurrent: NSG 623. Synthesis and application oftheories and research affecting health care, health planning, and policy setting.

630. Psychobiological Theories and Assessment in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing. 3 hrs. Examination of biological,psychological, and pharmacological theory and research concerned with diagnosing and treating individualsexperiencing mental health problems.

631. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with Individuals. 3 hrs. Prerequisite or concurrent: NSG 601 or permission ofinstructor. Analysis of theories and research relevant to mental health nursing.

631L. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practicum I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite or concurrent: NSG 630. Co-requisite: NSG 631.Experience in the assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of advanced psychiatric nursing intervention withindividuals.

632. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing with Groups. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 631. Concurrent: NSG 632L. Theoreticaldesign and evaluation of psychiatric nursing interventions in the assessment and treatment of individuals.

632L. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practicum II. 3 hrs. Concurrent: NSG 632. Design, implementation, andevaluation of nursing interventions for groups.

633. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing of Families. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 631. Concurrent: NSG 633L. Theory baseddesign and evaluation of nursing interventions in marriage/ family dysfunction.

633L. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practicum III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 632L. Corequisite: NSG 633. Advanceddesign, implementation, and evaluation of psychiatric nursing interventions for families.

634L. Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Psychiatric Clients. 3 hrs. Prerequisite or concurrent: NSG 630, 631, 646, 647,648/648L. Experience in diagnosis and pharmacotherapeutic management of persons who have a psychiatric disorder.

640. Advanced Adult Health Nursing I. 3 hrs. Permission of instructor. Corequisite: NSG 640L. Theories and researchrelated to adult health nursing practice.

640L. Advanced Adult Health Nursing I Practicum. 3 hrs. Corequisite: NSG 640. Advanced practice in area of AdultHealth specialization.

641. Advanced Adult Health Nursing II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 640. Corequisite: NSG 641L. Advanced theories andresearch related to adult health nursing practice.

641L. Advanced Adult Health Nursing II Practicum. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 640. Corequisite: NSG 641. Advancedpractice in area of Adult Health specialization.

646. Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Pharmacological actions ofmedications based on drug classifications and therapeutic response of clients to drug intervention by nurses.

647. Advanced Pathophysiology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Adaptations and alterations in body systems tomulti system trauma/illness and stressors. Analyze pathophysiologic states in response to body system alterations andnursing interventions based on adaptation theory.

648. Advanced Health Assessment. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Corequisite: NSG 648L. Exploration of therole of the Advanced Practice Nurse with an emphasis on family theory and primary care concepts.

648L. Advanced Health Assessment Practicum. 1 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Corequisite: NSG 648.Clinical opportunity to practice advanced nursing health assessment.

660. Marriage and Family Studies. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Analysis and conceptualization of familystructure and process utilizing systems theory and related research findings.

661. Family Nurse Practitioner I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 648, NSG 648L. Prerequisite or corequisite NSG 646, NSG 647,NSG 661L. Theory and research of the role of the nurse as a primary care provider with emphasis on management ofindividuals.

661L. Family Nurse Practitioner I Practicum. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 648, NSG 648L. Corequisite: NSG 661. Clinicalopportunities to examine the role of the nurse as a primary care provider with emphasis on management of individuals.

662. Family Nurse Practitioner II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 661, NSG 661L. Corequisite: NSG 662L. Theory and researchof the role of the nurse as a primary care provider with emphasis on management of families.


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662L. Family Nurse Practitioner II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 661, NSG 661L. Corequisite: NSG 662. Clinical opportunitiesto examine the role of the nurse as a primary care provider with emphasis on management of families.

663. Family Nurse Practitioner III. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 662, NSG 662L. Corequisite: NSG 663L. Theory andresearch of the role of the nurse as a primary care provider with emphasis on the professional perspective of advancednursing practice.

663L. Family Nurse Practitioner III. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 662, NSG 662L. Corequisite: NSG 663. Clinicalopportunities to examine and practice the advanced role of the Family Nurse Practitioner with a professionalperspective of advanced nursing practice.

664L. Family Nurse Practitioner Internship. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 663, NSG 663L. Student Family Nurse Practitionerwill exemplify the role of the nurse practitioner.

677. Assessment and Intervention for Handicapped Children 0-5. 3 hrs. Current issues and theories regardingassessment and intervention procedures for at-risk and handicapped young children, birth through 5.

678. Role in Teaching. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 611. Role, change, and conflict theory; evaluation; legal aspects; universitygovernance; student/faculty relations.

678L. Teaching Practicum. 3 hrs. Prerequisite or corequisite: NSG 611. Application of theories in classroom/clinicalteaching, evaluation process, and faculty role in schools of nursing.

679L. Nursing Administration Practicum. 3 hrs. Required for majors. Prerequisites: NSG 618, 619. Clinical applicationsrelative to the role of the nurse administrator with multi-disciplinary interaction.

688. Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities. 3 hrs. Medical conditions, diagnostic tests, and other health careissues relevant to individuals with developmental disabilities.

691. Research. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Graduate research course and approval of instructor. Student selects an area of interestin nursing for study. May repeat.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Student selects an area of interest in nursing for study.May repeat.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll inthis course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in, at least, 3 hours of thesis but who are activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University must enroll inthis course for at least 3 hours each semester.

698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. for a total of six hours. Prerequisites: NSG 603, and either 612, 621, 631, 640, or 648. Credit deferreduntil thesis completed.

701. Philosophy of Science and Nursing Science. 3 hrs. Study of epistemology, the nature of science and method:Positivism, phenomenology, pragmetism, classical and intuitive thought, and the development of nursing science.

702. Theory Development in Nursing. 3 hrs. Pre- or Corequisite: NSG 701. Study of theory development process,knowledge generation and evaluation criteria for middle range theories in nursing and health care.

703. Advanced Nursing Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 702. Examines current grand and mid-range nursing theorieswithin the context of the totality and simultaneity paradigms.

710. Quantitative Research Design. 3 hrs. Focus on multivariate research designs appropriate for nursing and health careresearch including evaluation, instrument development, and theory development.

711. Qualitative Research Design. 3 hrs. Exploration of qualitative research designs and methods in relation to thedevelopment of substantive knowledge in nursing and health care.

712. Research Instrument Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 710. Development of measurement instrumentsincluding establishing validity and reliability in relation to nursing and health care theory and practice.

720. Bioethics: Theory and Practice in Nursing. 3 hrs. Examination of contemporary ethical issues related to nursing andhealth care. Comparison of standard approaches to ethical principles and the feminist approach.

721. The Ethics of Professional Relationships. 3 hrs. Examination of the ethics of professional relationship issues: Effectsof unequal power balance such as researcher-subject, teacher-student, provider-client.

722. History and Methods of Study of Ethics. 3 hrs. Review of classical and modern ethical theories and methodologicalissues in ethical theory development. History of research and theory development in nursing.

723. Virtues, Values, and Ethics in Professional Nursing. 3 hrs. Origins and changes in values, virtues, and ethicsespoused by nurses. Comparison and analysis of codes of professional ethics. Ethical development in professionalnurses.

724L. Ethics Practicum. 3-6 hrs. Individually developed experiences in the health care or health education community. Mayinclude involvement in ethics committees, teaching/consultation, assessment/intervention.

740. Issues in Nursing and Health Care Leadership. 3 hrs. Focus on leadership issues in health care and higher education.Exploration of historical and governmental influences and review of research and ethics in leadership.

741. Organizational Dynamics in Health Care. 3 hrs. Focus on the complexity of organizations. Exploration of influencesby structure, constituencies, communication patterns, and technology on health care and educational agencies.


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742. Models for Organizational Leadership in Health Care. 3 hrs. Focus on leadership models and related administrativeskills for health care agencies/educational units.

743. Strategic Planning for Service and Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 741. Focus on principles related to thedevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans at various organizational levels.

744L. Leadership Practicum. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: NSG 740, 741, 742 (may be concurrent). Application of leadership theoryin a community/agency experience jointly designed by the instructor and student.

745. Critical Thinking in Nursing. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: NSG 701, 702, 703, 710, 711. Critical thinking as goal and processin nursing education and nursing practice. Analysis of research literature and application.

760. Introduction to Nursing and Health Care Policy. History of the role of nurses in development and implementationof health care policy. Exploration of the impact of recent economic and organizational changes on health care delivery.

761. Economics of Health Care Delivery. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 760. Analysis of health care systems using economicand organizational theories. Includes managed care, capitation, and evolving prospective reimbursement.

762. Nursing and Public Policy Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 761. Study of American health care policydoctrines, formation, evaluation, and implementation. Addresses the role of research as a basis for policy development.

763L. Health Care Policy Internship. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 761. Experiences in health policy agencies at state,national, or international level. Students contract with faculty based on individual learning needs.

764. Seminar in Policy Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NSG 762. Advanced study in policy analysis in the student’s specialarea of interest. Includes historical analysis and political action planning.

792. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. The student selects an area of interest in nursingfor independent study.

891. Special Topics Seminar. 1-6 hrs. A seminar designed to integrate course content from non-nursing disciplines with thenursing emphasis area.

898. Dissertation. 1-12 hrs. the design and implementation of a research study or other scholarly work appropriate to thestudent’s emphasis area, which will generate new nursing knowledge.

Nutrition and Food Systems (NFS)510. Intermediate Nutrition. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 362; CHE 420. The study of specific nutrient effects on human

metabolism. Roles of specific nutrients in metabolic pathways.

530. Experimental Foods. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: NFS 320, 320L, 362, and CHE 251, 251L. Study of selected nutritional,chemical, physical, and sensory properties of foods in relation to preparation procedures.

553. Maternal and Child Nutrition. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: NFS 362; BSC 250, 251. An examination of the role of nutritionin health, growth, and development during pregnancy, lactation, and childhood.

563. Applied Community Nutrition. 3 or 5 hrs. Prerequisites: NFS 453. Study of nutrition assessment methodology andresources available within the community.

567L. Practicum in Dietetics. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Application of dietetics in selected healthcare settings.

568. Environmental Nutrition. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 362. Food safety principles, the Hazard Analysis Critical ControlPoint System, microbiology of food safety, and infection control.

570. The School Lunch. 3 hrs. An in depth study of the history, legislation, regulations, philosophy, and need for childnutrition programs.

571. Marketing for the Dietetics Professional. 1 hr. Prerequisite: NFS 362. The application of marketing theories to foodand nutrition services.

577. Administrative Dietetics. 3 or 6 hrs. Prerequisites: NFS 350. Study and application of management theory andtechniques in the supervision of food service personnel.

585. Medical Nutrition Therapy II. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: NFS 330, 385, 453. Corequisite: NFS 585L. Biochemical andphysiological bases for dietary treatment of obesity and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

585L. Medical Nutrition Therapy II Lab. 1 hr. Corequisite: NFS 585. An application of MNT II through field trips tohospitals, mock charts, case studies, role playing, and videotaping.

586. Medical Nutrition Therapy III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 585. Corequisite: NFS 586L. Biochemical and physiologicalbases for dietary treatment of cancer, children’s illness, and diseases of the heart, lungs, and kidneys.

586L. Medical Nutrition Therapy III Lab. 1 hr. Corequisite: NFS 586. Application of MNT III through case studies, roleplaying, and hospital visits.

630. Food Systems Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required. Organization and management offood service operations, cost control techniques, food production and delivery systems.

640. Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy. 4 hrs. Prerequisites: NFS 485 and 486; permission of instructor required.Pathophysiology of disease and application of medical nutrition therapy to treatment.


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641. Advanced Clinical Nutrition. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 485, 486. A detailed study of the pathophysiology of variousdisease states as related to nutrition. Emphasis on organ systems: cardiovascular, renal, and pulmonary.

662. Community Health and Nutrition. 3 hrs. Analysis of current public policy issues related to nutrition, including impacton health, quality of life, and productivity.

663. The Nutrition of Children. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Minimum of one nutrition course approved by the instructor. Study ofeating patterns and nutritional needs of children and the nutritional programs and services available to meet these needs.

664. Seminar in Food and Nutrition. 1-3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours.

667. Nutrition for Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Minimum of one nutrition course approved by the instructor. Programs,theories, methods, techniques, and equipment used for teaching nutrition in the schools.

672. Quantity Food Preparation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Principles of quantity food purchasing,production, and service.

673. Child Nutrition Program Management. 3 hrs. Management and supervision of multi-units in child nutrition programs.

675. Production Management in Food Service Systems. 3 hrs. An in depth exploration of production planning and controltechniques including production scheduling, inventory management, and design and layout of food service systems.

676. Seminar in Institution Management. 3 hrs. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours.

691. Research in Food and Nutrition. 1-16 hrs.

692. Special Problems in Nutrition. 1-4 hrs.

693. Readings in Nutrition and Food Systems. 1 hr. Recent developments in research related to nutrition and food systems.May be repeated for a total of 3 hrs.

694. Current Topics in Food Service Management. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of a currentproblem in food service management. May be repeated for credit.


698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs. maximum. Credit deferred until thesis is completed.

703. Research Techniques for Nutrition and Food Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REF 601 and 602 or CHS 540 and 623.The research process in nutrition and foodservice management with an emphasis on designing research projects andinterpreting findings.

704. Nutritional Aspects of Proteins. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 410, Biochemistry, Physiology. A study of digestion,absorption, and metabolism of proteins with emphasis on requirements, deficiencies, and physiological stresses.

705. Carbohydrates in Nutrition. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 410, Biochemistry, Physiology. A study of digestion, absorption,and metabolism of carbohydrates with emphasis on energy metabolism.

706. Lipids in Nutrition. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 410, Biochemistry, Physiology. An advanced study of the digestion,absorption, and metabolism of lipids with emphasis on cholesterol metabolism and energy.

707. Minerals in Nutrition. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 410, Biochemistry, Physiology. Biochemical and physiological aspectsof mineral absorption, metabolism, and function; deficiencies and toxicities will be discussed.

708. Vitamins in Nutrition. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 410, Biochemistry, Physiology. Biochemical and physiological aspectsof vitamin absorption, metabolism, and function; deficiencies and toxicities will be discussed.

710. Nutrition and Carcinogenesis. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 410. A study of carcinogenesis and the role of nutrition i itsprocess.

713. Nutrition Education: Theory, Research, and Practice. 3 hrs. An analysis of nutrition education theory, research andpractice, with emphasis on planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition education.

715. Recent Developments in Applied Nutrition. 3 hrs. A study of current trends in applied nutrition. Topics will vary eachtime the course is taught.

720. Nutrition and Aging. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 250, 251, NFS 362. Nutritional issues in the aging population includingnutrient requirements, food habits, and nutrition services.

730. Digestion, Absorption, and Excretion of Nutrients. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 410, Biochemistry, Physiology. Anadvanced study of the digestion, absorption, and excretion of nutrients with emphasis on macronutrients.

740. Issues in Food Safety. 3 hrs. A broad study of food safety issues including occurrence and prevention of food-bourneillnesses using HACCP principles and the role of diet and dietary anticarcinogens in the development of cancer.

774. Management of Nutritional Services: A Behavioral Approach. 3 hrs. Study of individual and group behavior in themanagement of nutrition services.


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776. Development of Business Opportunities in Food and Nutrition Services. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: NFS 774 and MKT 300or 550. Analysis of opportunities to develop food and nutrition businesses targeted to specific markets. Strategies forcreating FNS businesses.

777. Service Systems, Planning and Control. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 774. Analysis of service management, TQM andorganizational management theories and concepts as applied to food and nutrition service systems.

791. Doctoral Research in Nutrition and Food Systems. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Research innutrition and food systems.

792. Special Problems in Nutrition and Food Systems. 1-6 hrs. Special problems in nutrition and food systems.


810. Food and Nutrition Public Policy. 3 hrs. An examination of U.S. public policy in food and nutrition, with emphasis onthe role of the nutrition professional in influencing the public policy process.

811. Doctoral Seminar. 1-3 hrs. Doctoral seminar. Repeatable up to three (3) total hours.

813. Nutritional Metabolism. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: NFS 704, 705, 706, 707, or 708. Study of nutrients and intermediarymetabolism, including regulation of metabolic pathways.

815. Nutrition Support. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: NFS 730. A detailed study of the methods of feeding the stressed patient inrelation to disease state and route of feeding.

817. Advances in Nutrition and Foodservice Management Education. 3 hrs. Analysis of the impact of societal andprofessional issues on nutrition and foodservice management education.

898. Dissertation. 1-12 hrs. Dissertation. 1-12 hours for a total of 12 hours.

Philosophy (PHI)506. Philosophy of Human Nature. 3 hrs. Philosophical consideration of the nature of human consciousness including topics

in philosophical anthropology, philosophical psychology, and cognitive science.

510. Classical Philosophy. 3 hrs. An outline survey of Greek philosophical thought.

512. Modern Philosophy. 3 hrs. Survey of 17th and 18th century European philosophy.

536. Aesthetics. 3 hrs. Philosophical analysis of theories of art and beauty.

540. American Philosophy. 3 hrs. Survey of the development of philosophy in America and major American philosophers.

550. Existentialism and Phenomenology. 3 hrs. An examination of the central themes in contemporary Europeanexistentialism and phenomenology.

551. Political Philosophy. 3 hrs. The major schools of political philosophy from classical to contemporary times.

552. Health Care Ethics. 3 hrs. An examination of various conceptual and ethical issues in the health care professions.

553. Philosophy of Law. 3 hrs. An inquiry into theories of law.

557. Environmental Ethics. 3 hrs. An examination of human responsibilities for nature; the impact of civilization on thenatural world; formulation of ethical principles and policies.

558. Symbolic Logic. 3 hrs. The basic theory and operations of the sentential calculus, quantification, and the logic ofrelations.

560. 20th-Century Philosophical Issues. 3 hrs. An examination of the central themes in contemporary philosophy.

592. Special Problems. 3 hrs. A problem study to be approved by the department chair. May be taken for a total of ninehours.

599. British Studies: Comparative Business Ethics. 3-6 hrs.

610. Philosophy of Religion. 3 hrs. Seminar topics in philosophical theology.

620. Seminar in Metaphysics. 3 hrs. Classical and contemporary metaphysics will be examined. Modern criticism bylogicians, analytic philosophers, and philosophers of science will be presented.

625. Seminar in Modern Philosophy. 3 hrs. A critical investigation of the writings of selected modern and contemporaryphilosophers.

630. Seminar in Epistemology. 3 hrs. Advanced study of issues concerning the theory of knowledge.

635. Ethics. 3 hrs. An advanced study of issues and problem in moral philosophy.

636. Major Philosopher. 3 hrs. An advanced study of the contributions of a selected philosopher.

640. Major Issues in Philosophy. 3-6 hrs. This course focuses on one or more major issues in philosophy in one or more


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historical periods of philosophy. The student may repeat this course one time if the course involves a different majorissue.

656. Philosophy of Science. 3 hrs. An in depth study of the scientific method, the nature of science, hypothesis development,and theory choice.

681. Departmental Seminar. 1 hr. Repeatable up to a total of three semester credit hours. Pass/fail only.

691. Research in Philosophy. 1-16 hrs. With the approval of the department and under the guidance of the student’s majorprofessor, the student will begin research on his/her master’s thesis. Pass/fail only.

692. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. A problem study to be approved by the department chairman.



735. Research Ethics and Skills. 3 hrs. This course is an examination of the ethics and skills of academic research andprofessional practice, covering both general issues and concerns specific to particular disciplines.

Physics (PHY)523. Science and Society: From Copernicus to the Bomb. 3 hrs. Traces the development of science and technology and

their role in society from the Renaissance to the present. (Cross listed as BSC 523 and HIS 523.)

551. Physical Applications of the Fourier Transform. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PHY 202 and MAT 280. The continuous Fouriertransform and its symmetries together with its roles concerning measuring devices.

555. Fluid Dynamics. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PHY 350, MAT 385. A mathematical development of the physical principlesgoverning fluid flow.

564. Fundamentals of Solid State Physics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. The basic physical processes which occur insolids and semiconductors.

565. Nuclear Physics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PHY 361. Nuclear binding forces, chain reaction, and the non-steady state reactor,radiation detection.

585. History and Literature of Physics. 3 hrs. A survey of the history of physics from ancient times, stressing the rise andfall of concepts.

601. Mechanics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. A formal mathematical development of graduate level mechanics.

602. Electricity and Magnetism. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. A formal mathematical development of graduate levelelectricity and magnetism.

603. Statistical Physics. 3 hrs. A review of thermodynamics, equilibrium, ensembles and processes, phase transitions andcritical phenomena, computational and approximation methods.

604. Physics for High School Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. Principles of physics designed to up-date theteacher’s effectiveness in teaching physics.

605. Special Topics in Theoretical or Experimental Physics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. Subjects depend upon currentinterest of students and staff.

606. Methods of Mathematical Physics. 3 hrs. Permission. The application of advanced mathematical methods to the studyof various physical systems.

610. Astronomy for Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. Solar-system and stellar astronomy.

640. Electron Optics and Its Applications. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. Electrostatic and magnetic lenses, electronmicroscopes.

650. Quantum Mechanics I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. The Schroedinger equation, operators and eigenfunctions,spherically symmetric systems.

651. Quantum Mechanics II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission. Scattering theory, matrix mechanics, angular momentum,perturbation theory.

689. Seminar I. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission. Study of current literature in physics supplemented by laboratory research.

689. Seminar II. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission. Study of current literature in physics supplemented by laboratory research.

689. Seminar III. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission. Study of current literature in physics supplemented by laboratory research.

689. Seminar IV. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission. Study of current literature in physics supplemented by laboratory research.

691. Research in Physics. 1-16 hrs.


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698. Thesis. 1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hours.

Planning (PLG)550. Financing Economic and Community Development. 3 hrs. An examination of the theory and practice of public

finance is provided in this course. Topics include fiscal impact assessment of development, capital budgeting, andcurrent policy issues.

561. Planning and Development Law. 3 hrs. The legal context for planning and managing land use and development isprovided in this course. The course also provides insight into environmental law as applied to planning.

562. Environmental Planning and Policy. 3 hrs. This course provides an introduction to the detailed study of environmentalplanning analysis and methodology as an element in land-use decision-making systems.

563. Planning and Development Research Methods. 3 hrs. This course provides an introduction to research techniques forcollection, organization, and analysis of information to aid in the planning and development decision-making process.

564. Physical Infrastructure for Planning and Development. 3 hrs. The relationships between physical infrastructure andplanning and development are explored in this course. Provisions of physical infrastructure at the site and communitylevels are examined.

565. Land Use Planning and Policy. 3 hrs. This course will examine the planning and development procedures which impactthe development market such as land suitability analysis and land use plans.

566. Economic Development Planning for Communities. 3 hrs. This course provides an introduction to the strategies,programs, and processes used at the community and regional levels to encourage investment and employmentopportunities.

569. Studio Laboratory: Plan Preparation. 3 hrs. Preparation and presentation of a professional plan as a collaborativestudent/community effort. May be repeated with change of content for a total of six (6) hours.

570. Current Issues Seminar. 3 hrs. This course is designed to allow flexibility in the topic, depending on student interests.The course will begin by an examination of the profession including its evolution, theory base, ethics, and requirementsfor professional certifications. A current topic will then be selected for exploration, such as transportation planning,sustainable development, or negotiation and conflict management.

599. Comparative Urban Planning. 3-6 hrs. This course focuses on urban planning and the development of the urbanlandscape in the British Isles. Includes lectures, field trips and directed research.

662. Seminar in Environmental Planning. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PLG 462/562 or approval of instructor.

665. Seminar in Community and Regional Planning. 3 hrs. An overview of the development and fundamentals ofcommunity and regional planning.

667. Development Dispute Resolution. 3 hrs. Examines contemporary methods used to resolve urban development disputes.

668. The Context of Public Planning. 3 hrs. An examination of the political, social, economic and organizational context ofpublic planning.

669. Site Planning and Development. 3 hrs. A study of design, financing, permitting and scheduling of large scaledevelopments.

691. Internship. 1-9 hrs. May be repeated for a total of nine hours.


697. Independent Study and Research. Arr. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students who are not in residencebut are actively working on a thesis and consulting with the major professor or making use of the library or otherUniversity facilities must enroll in this course.


Political Science (PS)501. Political Socialization. 3 hrs. How we learn and what we learn about politics.

502. Urban Politics. 3 hrs.

503. Politics and Environment. 3 hrs. An examination of the politics of the environment with attention to global anddomestic areas and across major ecological issues.

504. The Legislative Process. 3 hrs.


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505. Women and Politics. 3 hrs. An examination of the women’s movement, women in political theory with an emphasis ondemocratic theory, women and the law and modern feminist thought.

506. Political Parties. 3 hrs.

507. Mississippi Government. 3 hrs.

508. The American Presidency. 3 hrs. An analysis of the selection, role, power, and performance of the presidency.

509. Southern Politics. 3 hrs. An examination of the politics and political culture of the southern states.

511. Research in Political Science. 3 hrs.

512. Political Analysis. 3 hrs.

520. Political Theory Plato to Machiavelli. 3 hrs.

521. Political Theory Hobbes to Nietzche. 3 hrs.

526. 20th Century Political Theory. 3 hrs.

531. International Law and Organization. 3 hrs.

532. Foreign Policies of the Major Powers. 3 hrs.

535. Comparative Foreign Policy. 3 hrs.

550. Comparative Studies in European Politics. 3 hrs.

551. Governments of Eastern Europe. 3 hrs.

552. The Political Systems of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. 3 hrs.

556. Latin American Governments and Politics. 3 hrs.

557. Political Development. 3 hrs. A comparative analysis of political change and modernization.

558. Latin American Political and Economic Development. 3 hrs.

570. Science, Technology and Politics. 3 hrs. Course investigates the politics inherent in science and technology incontemporary culture. This includes considering nature, as well as the obstacles posed for democracy by these forces.

571. Public Personnel Administration. 3 hrs.

572. Organization and Management. 3 hrs.

573. Public Policy. 3 hrs.

574. The Politics of Taxing and Spending. 3 hrs. Facets of budgetary administration, emphasizing federal and municipalbudgets, theory and process.

580. United States Constitutional Law. 3 hrs.

581. The American Judicial Process. 3 hrs.

584. Administrative Law. 3 hrs. An introduction to the field of administrative law including the analysis of substantive lawwhich administrative agencies produce as well as the body of requirements that control administrative activities andprocesses.

585. International Law. 3 hrs.

589. U.S. Supreme Court and Civil Liberties. 3 hrs. An analysis of the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in protectingindividual rights. Primary focus is on litigation involving provisions of the Bill of Rights.

597. Government-Business Relations in Japan. 3 hrs. An on-site analysis of business and government linkage in Japanoffered under the auspices of the College of International and Continuing Education.

599. Seminar in British Politics. 3-6 hrs. A seminar conducted in Great Britain under the auspices of the Anglo-AmericanInstitute.

691. Research in Political Science. 1-16 hrs.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. arr. The student works individually on a paper in political science under the supervision of agraduate faculty member.

693. Internship in Political Science. Hrs. arr. Departmental approval required. Student will work with an employer acting inthe public sector in order to form practical experience in political and public affairs.



700. Seminar in U.S. Government. 3 hrs. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: Course in American national, state, andlocal government or consent of instructor.


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721. Seminar in Political Theory. 3 hrs. May be taken twice for credit.

730. Seminar in U.S. Foreign Relations. 3 hrs. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: Another course in U.S. foreignpolicy or history of U.S. foreign policy or permission of instructor. A survey of current United State foreign policies andproblems.

731. Seminar in International Relations. 3 hrs. May be taken twice for credit. A survey and analysis of classical and modernworld politics.

750. Seminar in Comparative Government and Politics. 3 hrs. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: One or morecourses in comparative government or permission of the instructor. A research-type course in which each student willmake an intensive study of the political institutions of one country, or of a group of countries having similargovernments.

770. Seminar in Public Administration. 3 hrs. May be taken twice for credit.

781. Seminar in Public Law. 3 hrs. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisite: A course in constitutional law or consent ofthe instructor. A research course in which the students examine in depth various aspects of the judicial system and itsrelationship to other elements in the political process.

799. British Studies: Advanced Seminar in British Politics. 3-6 hrs. Lecture Series and research in British politics offeredabroad under the auspices of the College of International and Continuing Education.

Polymer Science (PSC)(Please see Forensic Science-FSC)510. Safety Principles and Procedures in the Chemical Sciences. 1 hr. Common laboratory hazards and their remediation.

550. Polymer Characterization. 3 hrs. Macromolecular chemical structure and morphological characterization using state-of-the-art spectroscopic techniques and methods

550L. Laboratory for PSC 550. 1 hr.

570. Surface Coatings. 4 hrs. Study of the physical and chemical properties of the pigments, binders, solvents, and additivesemployed in surface coatings formulations, paint formulation, dispersion techniques, surface preparation, paint testing,non-polluting application techniques, and surface coatings formulations analysis.

570L. Laboratory for PSC 570. 1 hr.

691. Research in Polymer Science. 1-16 hrs. May be repeated.

697. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a thesis, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enroll in thiscourse. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of thesis, but who are actively workingon a thesis, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University, must enroll in this coursefor at least 3 hours each semester.


701. Organic Polymer Chemistry I. 3 hrs. Reaction mechanisms, polymer concepts, step- growth polymerization, andpolymer reactivity.

702. Organic Polymer Chemistry II. 3 hrs. Kinetics, free radical reaction mechanisms, homogeneous chain growthpolymerization of vinyl compounds, copolymerization, and degradation of polymers.

703. Organic Polymer Chemistry III. 3 hrs. Methods of studying stereochemistry of polymers, anionic and cationicpolymerization, and polymerization via homo- and heterogeneous catalysis.

710. Polymer Physical Chemistry I: Solution Properties. 3 hrs. A study of polymer chain conformation, solutionthermodynamics, phase equilibria, and transport phenomena.

711. Polymer Physical Chemistry II: Characterization. 3 hrs. Polymer characterization to include light scattering, endgroup analysis, osmometry, fractionation, viscometry, gel permeation chromatography, and molecular weightdistributions.

712. Polymer Physical Chemistry III: Solid State. 3 hrs. Morphology, crystallization, entropyelasticity, viscoelasticity, glasstransition, interfaces of polymers.

720, 721. Polymer Techniques I, II. 2 hrs., 2 hrs. Laboratory methods of polymer synthesis, structural determination, andcharacterization.

730. Polymer Rheology. 2 hrs. The elastic and viscosity properties of polymer solutions and melts will be studied from amolecular and engineering perspective.

740. Polymer Kinetics. 2 hrs. Introduction to polymerization kinetics.

789. Polymer Science Seminar. 1 hr. May be repeated each semester while in residence.

791. Research. Hrs. arr. 1-16 hrs. May be repeated.


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797. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree. Students activelyworking on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor and/or using other resources of the University may enrollin this course. Students who are not in residence and are not enrolled in at least 3 hours of dissertation, but who areactively working on a dissertation, consulting with the major professor, and/or using other resources of the University,must enroll in this course for at least 3 hours each semester.

801. Structure and Elasticity of Polymer Networks. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 703 and 712, or permission of instructor.Study of the structure, elasticity and mechanical properties of polymer networks.

803. Polymer Composite Blends and IPN. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 703 and 712, or permission of instructor. Deals withmodern composites, with discussions of high performance fibers, matrices, and interphases with relevant materialincluded from the areas of blends and interpenetrating networks.

804. Naturally Occurring Polymers. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 703 and 712, or permission of instructor. Study of thestructure-property relationships of naturally occurring polymers, including polysaccharides, proteins, and nucleic acids.

805. Surface Coatings. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 703 and 712, or permission of instructor. Scientific principles underlyingsurface coatings science are studied in depth.

806. Industrial Monomer and Polymer Science. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 703 and 712, or permission of instructor.Industrial monomer and polymer science.

807. Testing of Polymers. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 703 and 712, or permission of instructor. Testing of polymers: adhesives,coatings, fibers, plastics, and elastomers.

808. Polymer Processing Principles. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 730 and 740, or permission of instructor. Use of transportphenomena to quantitatively describe mass, energy, and momentum changes involved in polymer processes such asmixing, extrusion, and molding.

809. Morphology of Oriented Polymers. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 710, 712. Advanced polymer morphology.

810. Physical Properties of Macromolecular Solids. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 710 and 711, or permission of instructor.Advanced study of glassy and crystalline physical state of macromolecular solids emphasizing the influence ofmorphological structure.

811. Polymer Physics. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 710 and 711 or permission. Advanced study of polymer conformation,phenomenological and molecular theories of polymer relaxation, diffusion in polymers.

812. Conformational Analysis, Molecular Design of Polymers. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: PSC 710, 711, 712. Study of molecularinteractions that control polymer conformation. Molecular modeling in material design.

880. Selected Topics I. 3 hrs. To include a survey of such topics as thermally stable polymers, silicone elastomers, emulsionpolymers, controlled biocide release from polymers, water-soluble high molecular weight polymers, photochemistry.

881. Selected Topics II. 3 hrs. To include a survey of such topics as thermally stable polymers, silicone elastomers, emulsionpolymers, controlled biocide release from polymers, water-soluble high molecular weight polymers, photochemistry.

898. Dissertation. 1-12 hrs. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hrs.

Psychology (PSY)511. Psychological Testing and Assessment. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 110 and 360 or equivalent. Introduction to theory and

techniques of psychological testing and assessment.

513. Multicultural Counseling. 3 hrs. Examines cultural diversity in North American society with focus on implications formental health service providers.

518. History and Systems of Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Review of the history of psychologyand intensive study of current systems of psychology.

520. Sensation and Perception. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 320. A survey of sensory and perceptual processes with emphasis onthe visual system.

522. Psychology of Learning. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 320. Basic problems, theories, and research in the areas of human andanimal learning.

523. Group Procedures. 3 hrs. The study of behavior in group settings with particular attention given to applications inmental health agencies and institutions.

524. Animal Behavior. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 320. The study of animal behavior with special emphasis on the comparisonof psychological processes along the phylogenetic scale.

526. Physiological Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 110. Relationship between physiological functions and behavior.

527L. Laboratory Techniques in Behavioral Neuroscience. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructors. Experimentaltechniques in neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, and behavioral research. (May be taken as BSC 556L.)

532. Behavioral Interventions. 3 hrs. An introduction to behavioral interventions as applied to normal and deviant behavioracross different environmental settings.


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533. Workshop in Psychology. 3 hrs. Topical workshops related to selected aspects of counseling and psychological practicein educational and/or human service settings.

536. Abnormal Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Study of the major psychoses, andpsychoneuroses, and mental deficiency.

550. Social Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 110. Study of the individual in group situations, and the influence of thesocial environment on behavior and development.

555. Psychology of Personality. 3 hrs. A study of the factors involved in the development of the mature personality.

556. Psychology of Aging and Death. 3 hrs. Study of problems and attitudes concerning aging and death.

557. Psychology of Religion. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 110. An examination of modern psychological perspectives onreligious beliefs, experiences, and practices.

560. Advanced Data Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 360. The conceptual foundations of statistical procedures commonlyused in behavioral research will be extensively reviewed. Use of statistical packages will be a major focus.


582. Moral Value Development in Childhood and Adolescence. 3 hrs. A study of the major theories of moral developmentand techniques for facilitating moral growth.



599. British Studies. 3-6 hrs. Lecture and research on variable topics. Offered in Great Britain through the USM College ofInternational and Continuing Education.

607. Professional Ethics and Standards in Psychology. 1 hr. Permission of Instructor. Professional ethics and guidelines forteaching, research, and practice with special attention given to the American Psychological Association’s EthicalPrinciples of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

608. Professional Issues in Psychology. 1 hr. Permission of Instructor. An examination of current trends and issues in thefield of professional psychology.

609. Contemporary Topics in Psychology. 3 hrs. May be repeated up to 12 hrs.

610. Foundations, Organization, and Administration of Guidance. 3 hrs. An introduction to counseling and guidanceservices at the elementary/secondary school levels. Attention is given to both the range of services typically offered andto principles for organizing and administering a program of guidance services.

611. Career Development and Information Services. 3 hrs. The introduction to theories of career development and ananalysis of the world of work. Processes are identified through which occupational/educational and personal/socialinformation may be integrated for career/life planning.

612. Counseling Theory and Practice. 3 hrs. Emphasizes theories and principles undergirding the practical application ofvarious helping techniques.

613. Cultural Bases of Behavior. 3 hrs. A foundations course designed to develop an understanding of and respect forcultural and individual differences. Generalizations will be made to psychological research and practice.

614. Testing and Individual Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REF 602 or equivalent. The fundamental principles ofpsychological assessment including concepts necessary for the administration, scoring, interpretation and use of testresults. Attention is also given to ethics and issues involved in the appropriate use of psychological test results.

615. The American College Student. 3 hrs. An overview of the American college student, including historical background,demography, societal influences, issues, and trends.

616. Proseminar in Clinical Psychology. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Admission to the clinical training program. An overview ofcontemporary clinical psychology and an introduction to the scientist/ practitioner model at USM.

621. Theories of Learning. 3 hrs. Basic concepts, problems, and research methodology in the studying of learning andmotivation.

624. Physiological Psychology. 3 hrs. Study of neurophysiological mechanisms in behavior and related problems.

630. Introduction to Counseling in the Community. 3 hrs. An introductory course that includes such topics as: history ofcounseling as a professional field; counseling professional organizations, accreditation, and credentialing; ethical andlegal principles; and introduction to the community environment.

635. Personality. 3 hrs. Consideration of the major theories of personality, and research on the development and measurementof personality.

639. Theory and Practice of Student Affairs. 3 hrs. An introduction to student development services in higher education.


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640. Clinical Assessment I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Admission to the clinical psychology training program and permission ofinstructor. Theory, administration, and interpretation logic of clinical assessment (intellectual, behavioral, social) frominfancy to early childhood.

641. Clinical Assessment II. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 640 and permission of instructor. Clinical assessment techniques(psychometric and behavioral) from childhood through adulthood. Experience includes clinical assessments.

642. Psychoeducational Assessment I. 3 hrs. each. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Theory and practice ofpsychoeducational assessment including individual intelligence testing; multicultural issues.

643. Psychoeducational Assessment II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 642 or permission of instructor. A study of the variouspsychological tests used in the appraisal and evaluation of exceptional children.

650. Microskills Laboratory. 3 hrs. Seeks to develop the microskills which are foundational to helping relationships.

651. School Counseling Field Practicum. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 610, 612, 650. A basic counseling field practicum forschool counselors.

652. Counseling Psychology Practicum I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 612, 614, and prior arrangement with instructor.Beginning clinic practicum in counseling and psychological services. Students are expected to acquire basiccompetencies in counseling, testing and implementation of a systematic plan for behavior change.

653. Comprehensive Field Practicum for School Counselors 3-12 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 650 and 651. A field practicumfor students enrolled in the Counseling and Personnel Services program. Students may repeat for a maximum of 9 hourscredit.

654. College Student Personnel Practicum. 3 hrs. A basic field practicum for college student personnel specialists.

655. Survey of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 3 hrs. Examination of basic theories, concepts, and issuesrequired for advanced graduate study in industrial and organizational psychology. Permission of instructor is required fornon-I/O graduate students.

659. Research Design. 3 hrs. An overview of research design and methodology with an emphasis on problems in appliedsettings.

660. Advanced Data Analysis. 3 hrs. Critical evaluation of a variety of analytic techniques.

661. Research Evaluation in the Behavioral Sciences. 3 hrs. Seeks to develop skill in evaluating the methodologicalsoundness and usefulness of behavioral science research.

662. Quantitative Methods I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 360 or permission of instructor. Theory and application of probability,Chi Square, simple and multiple correlation and regression, reliability, validity, and cross validation.

663. Quantitative Methods II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 660 or permission of instructor. Concepts of measurement, sampling,variability, hypothesis testing, and power as applied to analysis of variance and covariance, including repeated measures.

670. Advanced Educational Psychology. 3 hrs. Theory and data bases relating to the contributions of psychology to theschooling process.

671. Seminar in School Psychology. 3 hrs. May be repeated to limit of 6 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to the schoolpsychology training program or permission of instructor. Professional issues and standards; pre-practicum training andexperience.

672. Social Processes in Classroom Learning. 3 hrs. Pupil-teacher interaction; instruction in developing goals, changingattitudes, resolving conflicts, and enhancing the individual’s sense of worth.

674. Advanced Child Psychology. 3 hrs. Mental, motor, social, and emotional development of children of elementary schoolage.

675. Advanced Adolescent Psychology. 3 hrs. Advanced study of the adolescent and his or her needs in the home, school,and community.

676. Psychology of Mental Retardation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study of personality development,problems of adjustment, and abnormal behavior of the mentally retarded.


679. Advanced Developmental Psychology. 3 hrs. Principles of psychological development across the life span.


691. Research in Psychology. 1-16 hrs.

692. Special Problems I, II, III. 1-3 hr. By prior arrangement only.

693. Research in School Psychology I, II. 1 hr. each. Prerequisite: Admission to the school psychology training program orpermission of instructor. Introduction to scientific inquiry in school psychology.

694. Field Problems I, II, III. 1-3 hrs. By prior arrangement only.


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699. British Studies: Research in Psychology. 3 hrs.

701. Seminar in Teaching of Psychology. 1 hr. An analysis of the psychoeducational problems involved in theundergraduate and graduate teaching of psychology.

702. Practicum in Teaching Psychology. 3-6 hrs. Supervised teaching of courses in psychology.

710. Group Counseling and Psychotherapy. 3 hrs. Introduction to theory and practice of group counseling andpsychotherapy. Requires participation in experimental quasi-group. Major theoretical models for group work aresurveyed.

711. Theory and Practice of Consultation. 3 hrs. Introduction to the theory and process of consultation. Emphasis is placedon student acquisition of basic consulting skills/competencies.

712. Assessment and Diagnosis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 614 or equivalent and permission of instructor. An advanced coursein psychological assessment and diagnosis. Attention is given to the selection and use of instruments commonlyemployed by counseling psychologists in clinical settings, and to diagnostic criteria of the DSM-IV.

713. Intermediate Counseling Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 612 or equivalent. An intermediate level course whichprovides a systematic analysis of major counseling theories with an emphasis on the integration of theoretical constructswith practice and contemporary research.

714. The Psychology of Vocational Development. 3 hrs. An advanced study of vocational development as a life process.Concepts from the psychology of vocational development are examined as a basis for implementing the scientist-practitioner model through career counseling.

717. Theory and Practice of Developmental Counseling. 3 hrs. An overview of major developmental theories withemphasis upon school-based strategies for assisting children in meeting their developmental needs.

718. History of Modern Psychology. 3 hrs. Historical antecedents of modern psychology with emphasis on howdevelopments occurring at various points in time form part of a historical pattern instead of simply a sequence of isolatedevents.

719. Brain Damage and Behavior. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Causes of brain injury are studied and theireffect on the mental and physical behavior of man are considered.

720. Psychological Interventions with Children. 3 hrs. An introduction to specialized counseling interventions withchildren.

721. Conditioning and Learning. 3 hrs. An intensive study of the role of contemporary theories of learning and motivation incurrent research.

722. Cognitive Processes. 3 hrs. Theory and research in cognitive psychology and its applications.

723. Comparative Psychology. 3 hrs. A detailed consideration of the capabilities of various species (including humans), withspecial emphasis on explanations of species’ similarities and differences.

724. Psychopharmacology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Psy 624 or equivalent. An introduction to psychopharmacology with a focuson features and characteristics of psychotropic drugs which are commonly used in applied settings of interest topsychologists.

725. Motivation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A study of the current theories and research in the area ofhuman and animal motivation.

726. Perception. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. The development and nature of human perception.

728. Advanced Experimental Psychology I, II, III. 3-9 hrs. For graduate students who wish to conduct publishable researchnot a part of a graduate thesis. Limit of 9 semester hours.

729. Psychophysiology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 624 and permission of instructor. Study of psychophysiological principles asthey apply to research and clinical problems.

730. Proseminar in Psychophysiology. 1-3 hrs. May be repeated to limit of 15 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.Analysis of major topics in psychophysiology; laboratory techniques and experience.

732. Marriage and Family Therapy. 3 hrs. A survey of marital and family therapy models. Attention is given to theapplication of systems models.

733. Applied Psychology Field Experience. 1-3 hrs. Open only to psychology majors. Supervised applied experience in avariety of applied settings. Limit of 15 hours.

734. Behavior Therapy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Doctoral track and permission of instructor. Study of the principles of behavioralchange and the evaluation of clinical research in behavior modification.


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735. Clinical Psychology Externship. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 736, 782, and permission of the Director of Clinical Training.Supervised clinical experience in community, residential, and hospital mental health settings.

736. Pre-Practicum in Clinical Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the Director of Clinical Training and doctoralstatus in clinical psychology. Procedures for the operation of the Psychology Clinic and basic interviewing.

737. Administration and Supervision in Clinical Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Doctoral status in the Clinical programand permission of instructor. Techniques of administration and supervision of clinical psychologists in mental healthsettings.

738. Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. 3 hrs. Advanced topics in alcoholism and drug abuse. Approximately one-half of thecourse is devoted to basic concepts with the remainder devoted to design and implementation of intervention strategies.

739. Current Issues and Trends in Student Affairs. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 639 or permission of instructor. A topical studyof current issues and trends in the design of student development services in higher education.

740. Objective Personality Assessment. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 780 or PSY 777, doctoral track, and permission of theinstructor. The use and interpretation of objective personality tests.

741. Projective Personality Assessment. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Completion of Master’s degree in counseling psychology,clinical psychology, or school psychology and permission of the instructor. The use and interpretation of the Rorschach,Thematic Apperception Test, and other projective personality instruments.

742. Time-Limited Adult Psychotherapy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Doctoral track and permission of instructor. An overview ofbrief, empirically supported therapies for adult disorders.

748. Integration of Clinical Assessment. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 641, 740, 741, 782 and permission of the instructor. Theuse and integration of a battery of assessment devices in generating comprehensive psychodiagnostic evaluations.

750. Advanced Social Psychology. 3 hrs. Examination of contemporary theory and research of group influence on theindividual.

751. Performance Appraisal. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 655 or permission of instructor. Examination of the development andapplications of performance appraisal systems, including current issues, problems, and research.

752. Management Training and Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 655 or permission of instructor. Study of theprinciples and techniques, current issues, problems, and research in training and development.

753. Leadership. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 451 or 655. Examination of historical and contemporary leadership theories,concepts, applications and other issues.

754. Psychology of Organizational Development. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 655 or permission of instructor. Application ofpsychological principles to organizational problems.

755. Practicum in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the I/O Training Director. Maybe repeated up to 15 semester hours. Supervised I/O training experiences.

756. Assessment Centers in I/O Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 655 or permission of instructor. AC practice,research, and related methodologies.

761. Multivariate Data Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 660, PSY 663, or permission of instructor. Problems with variousexperimental designs, with emphasis on complex designs requiring primarily multivariate statistical procedures.

762. Counseling Psychology Practicum II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 652 and prior arrangement with instructor. Anintermediate-level clinic practicum in counseling and psychological services. Students are expected to acquire advancedcompetencies in counseling and case management and to demonstrate an integration of theory with practice.

763. Group Counseling Practicum. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 652 (or equivalent), 710 (or equivalent) and permission ofinstructor. A practicum in which students facilitate and/or co-facilitate groups under supervision. Weekly staffings arescheduled with the supervisor to provide feedback and to allow discussion of problems and issues.

764. Factor Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 660, 662, or permission of instructor. An introduction to modern factoranalytic and clustering techniques with emphasis on computer applications and interpretation of results.

765. Personnel Selection. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 655 or permission of instructor. Examination of psychological methods inthe selection and placement of job applicants.

766. Work Motivation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 655 or permission of instructor. Examination of theories of work motivation,attitudes, and their application.

767. Attitudes in the Workplace. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 655 or permission of instructor. Examination of turnover,absenteeism, career development, conflict, occupational socialization, and social interactions in organizations.

768. Psychometric Theory. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Examination of psychometric theory and itsapplication in measurement of psychological variables.

770. Intelligence: Theories and Development. 3 hrs. Nature of intelligence and its development; critical evaluation ofmethods of measurement; relation of intelligence to social efficiency.


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771. Practicum in School Psychology. 3 hrs. May be repeated to limit of 24 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the schoolpsychology training program or permission of instructor. Supervised application of school psychological procedures.

772. Applied Behavior Analysis in School Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to the school psychology program orpermission of instructor. Fundamentals of applied behavior analysis and functional assessment.

773. Advanced Behavioral Interventions in School Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 772 or permission of instructor.The application of behavioral principles in the school setting to address needs of at-risk children.

774. Behavioral Consultation in School Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Psy 772 or permission of instructor. Amultisystemic approach to behavioral consultation. Individual and organizational variables are given consideration.

775. Interventions with Special Populations in School Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PSY 772 or permission ofinstructor. Interventions addressing pediatric conditions and associated behavioral concerns.

777. Psychological Disorders of Childhood. 3 hrs. A comprehensive analysis of the major behavior disorders of childhood.

778. Experimental Child Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. An intensive study of theory,methodology, and research in child psychology.

779. Seminar in Developmental Psychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Consideration of specificcontemporary problems and issues in developmental psychology. May be taken for a total of 9 semester hours.

780. Advanced Psychopathology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Doctoral track and permission of the instructor. Intensive study ofpersonality dynamics as related to aberrant behavior, with emphasis on current research.

781. Neurological Bases of Behavior. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 624, doctoral status, and permission of instructor. Anintroduction to neuroanatomy and the behavioral consequences of neuropathology.

782. Clinical Psychology Practicum. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 736 and five of the seven clinical core courses, andpermission of the Director of Clinical Training. May be repeated up to 15 semester hours. Supervised clinical training inthe Psychology Clinic.

784. Systems of Psychotherapy. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Doctoral Clinical track and permission of the instructor. An analysis ofthe theories and techniques of current systems of psychotherapy.

786. Counseling Psychology Practicum III. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. An advanced practicum in whichstudents develop applied competencies appropriate to their area of specialization under supervision.



791. Research in Psychology. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.


793. Research in School Psychology. 1 hr. May be repeated up to limit of 8 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to the schoolpsychology training program or permission of instructor. Current research in school psychology.

794. Psychology Research Apprenticeship. 3-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Research training throughparticipation in programmatic research conducted within the Department of Psychology.

796. Field Internship. 3-12 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 762 and prior arrangement with instructor. Affords opportunity formaster’s-level and specialist students to receive supervised practice experiences in field setting.


800. Health Psychology. 3 hrs. Designed to acquaint students with concepts in behavioral medicine and with thepsychologist’s role in health psychology.

802. Clinical Neuropsychology. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 624, 641, 736, 780, doctoral track, and permission of the instructor.An introduction to clinical neuropsychology.

807. Clinical Health Psychology Practicum. 3 hrs. Limit of 9 semester hours. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the clinical healthpsychology sub-specialty program. Hospital, clinic, and practicum experience in the methods and procedures of healthpsychology, neuropsychology, and clinical psychophysiology.

810. Doctoral Integrative Seminar. 1 hr. A weekly seminar designed to integrate instructional experiences of doctoralstudents during their first year of residency.

811. Advanced Seminar in Psychotherapy. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 713 or PSY 784 and permission of instructor. Anadvanced study of the domain of psychotherapy with an emphasis on identifying central constructs and the developmentof synthesis. Students are expected to (a) evaluate various psychotherapeutic approaches at philosophical, conceptual,and practical levels and (b) continue to refine their own developing theoretical positions.


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835. Advanced Practicum in Counseling Psychology. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Supervised practice.

836. Proseminar in Counseling Psychology. 2 hrs. A professional issues seminar for advanced students. Topics include:historical antecedents, training models, credentialing, accreditation, and current trends and issues in professionalpsychology.

840. Externship. 3-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Supervised experience in off-campus setting.

850. Advanced Research Seminar. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

860. Counseling Psychology Practicum IV. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisites: PSY 786 and prior arrangement with instructor. Anadvanced clinic practicum in counseling and psychological services.

870. Supervision: Theory and Practice. 3-6 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An advanced seminar in thesupervision of others who deliver counseling and psychological services. Students enroll concurrent with the assignmentof clinic supervision responsibilities.

880. Internship in School Psychology. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of training director. May be repeated up to 12 semesterhours. Supervised, full-time practice of school psychology in an approved setting. Selection of internship must conformto NASP and CDSPP standards.

881. Internship in Clinical Psychology. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 782 and approval of the Directorof Clinical Training. To be repeated for 12 semester hours total.

882. Internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. 4 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the I/O Training Director. Tobe repeated for 12 semester hours total. Full-time practice of I/O Psychology under supervision in an approved setting.

883. Internship. 4 hrs. Prerequisites: Approval by program faculty and permission of Training Director. Students receive1900-2000 hours of supervised training in an off-campus APA-approved internship program in professional psychology.To be repeated for nine semester hours total.


Radio-Television-Film (RTF)507. Theories of Mass Communication. 3 hrs. An analysis of processes and effects of mass communication.

516. Telecommunication Media Management. 3 hrs. Examination of management responsibilities in broadcast radio andTV, cable TV, and other electronic media and media delivery systems.

525. Telecommunication Media Research. 3 hrs. Prepares students to utilize and evaluate professional telecommunicationresearch services and to conduct elementary studies of media audiences.

531. Advertising Management and Sales. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: RTF 330. A continuation of RTF 330, with emphasis uponcase studies in advertising management and sales.

536. Western Film. 3 hrs. The course examines the interaction of stylistic and thematic elements associated with theWestern film genre.

540. Advanced Television Production. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: RTF 340 or permission of instructor. Advanced topics in videopost-production theory and practice.

547. Television Production Workshop. 2 hrs. Prerequisites: RTF 340 and 440 or permission of instructor. A flexible formatcourse designed to serve the career objectives and needs of advanced students. The workshop may involve large or smallgroup productions or individual projects, or some combinations.

548. Seminar in Radio-TV. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Examination of a telecommunication topic. May berepeated with a different topic or combined with RTF 578 for a total of six credit hours.

549. Television Criticism. 3 hrs. Examines major genres and historical trends in television programming with emphasis ontelevision criticism. Selected examples of programs will serve as models for practical television criticism.

550. The Internet: The Online Electronic Medium. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

560. Issues in Telecommunication. 3 hrs. Examination of structural, regulatory, policy, and social concerns related to theU.S. telecommunication industry.

571. Advanced Cinematography. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instruction. Advanced instruction and practical productionexperience in 16mm motion picture cinematography. Repeatable for up to six (6) hours.

573. The Documentary Film. 3 hrs. Evaluation of the documentary tradition in film through viewing and analysis ofselected documentaries and review of pertinent literature.

574. Film Noir. 3 hrs. The course examines the interaction of stylistic and thematic elements associated with the Film Noirperiod and their impact contemporary cinema.

575. Film Business Procedures and Management. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Study of the business practicesand problems involved in film production.

576. British Studies: The British Film. 3-6 hrs.


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577. Advanced Film Production Workshop. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Students enrolled in this course willserve as director, cinematographer or film editor of a complete 16mm motion picture production.

578. Seminar in Film. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Examination of a film topic. May be repeated with adifferent topic or combined with RTF 548 for a total of six hours.

579. Film Theory and Criticism. 3 hrs. Study of major film theories through study of the literature of film theory andscreening and discussion of selected films.

580. Comparative Media Systems. 3 hrs. Study of the structure, function, and historical/ political features of the electronicmedia systems of selected nations.

581. International Broadcasting. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. An examination of the development,structure, functions, programming, and audiences of international broadcasting services.

585. Film Editing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: RTF 571. Study of the theory and techniques of film editing. Repeatable for up to six(6) hours.

589. Caribbean Mass Media Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Lecture and research on the media systemsof the Caribbean Basin with special attention given to coverage of Third World news.

692. Special Problems in Radio, Television, and Film. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. The student analyzes aproblem area and proposes a special course arrangement with a faculty member. Problems range from television, filmproductions, writing scripts, to writing extensive research papers.

Real Estate and Insurance (REI)532. Real Estate Finance. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: FIN 300. A study of the sources of real estate funds and analytical techniques

for investment decision making. Non-business students only.

598. International Insurance Seminar Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. Conducted in London,England: a series of lectures and discussions involving authorities on international insurance issues and practices.

692. Special Problems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

699. International Insurance Research Abroad. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director. A research course ininternational insurance offered for students enrolled in REI 598.

Religion (REL)530. Buddhism. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REL 131. This course surveys Buddhist religions and cultures. Topics include Indian

origins, philosophical schools, ritual practice, and historical development.

532. Mysticism. 3 hrs. This course explores mystical practices as found in ethnographic texts. Students pursue aninterdisciplinary approach drawing on several models of mysticism.

535. Religions of the Near East. 3 hrs. A study of Judaism, Zoroastrian, and Islamic literature and thought.

536. Contemplative Theory and Practices. 3 hrs. A study of the major themes and issues of religious mysticism-East andWest.

537. Religions of the Far East. 3 hrs. A study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.

551. Philosophical Issues in Religion and Science. 3 hrs. An examination of historical and contemporary philosophicalissues arising in attempts to relate scientific accounts of the natural world and accounts derived from religious traditions.

590. Contemporary Religious Problems. 3 hrs. An examination of specific problems within the broad spectrum ofcontemporary religious concern.

599. Religious Studies Abroad. 3-6 hrs. The study of religious themes in various parts of the world. Offered abroad throughthe College of International and Continuing Education.

Research and Foundations (REF)+516. Utilization of Audiovisual Media and Equipment. 3 hrs.

525. Instructional Styles and Models in Media Programs. 3 hrs.

526. Film and Television in Media Programs. 3 hrs.

536. Designing Educational Systems for Individualized Instruction. 3 hrs. Translation of instructional specifications intoprototype systems.

550. Test Item Development. 3 hrs. Includes procedures for mastering test item development techniques through activeparticipation.

590. Instructional Television: Utilization and Production. 3 hrs. Utilization of television in instructional settings. Emphasison programming from Mississippi ETV and the use of portopac television equipment.

591. School Media Center Administration Workshop. 3 hrs.


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599. British Studies: Research in British Education. 3 hrs. To provide students with supervised research study on Britisheducation that relates to their own interests or educational specialty.

601. Educational Research: Interpretation and Applications. 3 hrs.An orientation to the information, skills, andcompetencies necessary to understanding research in education, along with a rudimentary introduction to conductingaction research.

602. Introduction to Educational Statistics. 3 hrs. Basic concepts and computations in descriptive statistics. Introduction tosampling procedures and inferential processes in educational research.

604. Foundations in American Education. 3 hrs. A brief survey of the philosophical, psychological, sociological, andhistorical foundations of American education.

605. Cultural Influences on American Education and Society. 3 hrs. A study of European educational systems.

607. Developing a Student-Centered Curriculum. 3 hrs. A comprehensive study of planning and procedures fordeveloping, structuring, implementing, and evaluating school curricula.

609. Administration of Media Centers. 3 hrs.

615. Student Discipline in the Schools. 3 hrs. Presentation of general principles, techniques, procedures, and legal aspects ofdiscipline.

+616. Instructional Graphics. 3 hrs.

618. Instructional Photography. 3 hrs.

620. Foundations of Instructional Technology. 3 hrs. Survey of the historical aspects of instructional media. Application ofresearch in the development of technology relating to libraries, classrooms, industry, and instructional settings.

621. Selection and Organization of Media Resources. 3 hrs.

+622. Design and Production of Media Materials. 3 hrs.

+623. Advanced Media Productions Techniques. 3 hrs.

625. Instructional Video and Film Production. 3 hrs.

632. Measuring Student Success. 3 hrs. Emphasizes selection and construction of assessment instruments and interpretationof results

644. Instructional Development I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REF 516 or permission of the instructor. Survey of variousinstructional development models for the development, revision, or revitalization of educational programs.

645. Computers in Education. 3 hrs. Applications of computer technology to instructional, information, and administrativeprograms from the user’s point of view.

660. Economic Education for Teachers. 3 hrs. Emphasis on in-depth understanding of our economic system and integrationof economic concepts into the social studies.

680. Direction and Supervision of Student Teaching. 3 hrs. Designed to guide supervising teachers in orienting andinvolving student teachers.



701. Analysis of Teaching Behavior. 3 hrs. Designed to analyze teacher behavior to determine competency, includinginteraction analysis and microteaching skills.

709. Social Foundations of Education. 3 hrs. A study of contrasting motivations and values of various cultural groups andtheir implications for education.

712. Computer Applications in Educational Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: REF 761, 762. Skills development course incomputer analysis of behavioral science data, systems analysis, financial, and personnel accounting procedures.

718. Practicum in Educational Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: REF 761, 762. Application of appropriate research models,structure of research reports, critique of published research and of student’s research problem.

720. Measurement in Educational Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: REF 761, 762. Survey of the theory of measurementincluding true score theory, reliability, validity, item analysis, and item selection techniques.

740. Programmed Instruction. 3 hrs. Theories and techniques in designing, producing, and evaluating programmedinstructional materials.

742. Research in Instructional Systems Technology. 3 hrs. Research in problems of formulating objectives, analyzingaudiences, using media, and evaluating education outcomes.

761. Experimental Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REF 602 recommended. Probability theory and theoretical distributions inexperimental design. Techniques including tests, simple and complex analysis of variance, analysis of co-variance.

762. Advanced Regression Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REF 761. Correlation and regression theory. Techniques associatedwith bivariate, partial, and multiple correlation and applied multiple linear regression.


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770. Evaluation Design and Methodology. 3 hrs. The principles of evaluation. Involvement in a practical evaluation problememploying measurement techniques and statistical methodology.

791. Field Problems in Educational Research. 1-12 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of major professor and EducationalResearch Staff.

792. Special Problems in Educational Research I, II, III. 1 hr. each. Prerequisite: Approval of major professor andEducational Research Staff. Application of specific research procedures in the development of skills in various types ofresearch. The preparation of a scholarly paper is required.


798. Specialist Thesis. 3 hrs. Selection and development of a practical educational research problem for the specialist’sdegree. A scholarly research paper is required.

810. Design and Methodology in Institutional Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: REF 601, 761, 762. Practical application ofinstitutional research design and methodology emphasizing computer utilization and field work.

816. History of Public Education in the United States. 3 hrs. A critical study of the evolution of public education withemphasis on critical issues.

818. Comparative Philosophies of Education. 3 hrs. A critical examination of theoretical concepts of leading modernphilosophers and their implications for education.

820. Comparative Education. 3 hrs. Survey of educational patterns of selected countries.

824. Advanced Experimental Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: REF 761, 762. Experimental and quasi experimental designs ineducational research. Emphasis upon utilization of design principle and appropriate statistical treatment.

830. Multivariate Analysis in Educational Research. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: REF 761, 762. Theory and application of multipleregression and discriminant analysis, canonical correlation, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance.

893. Advanced Educational Research. 3 hrs. Seminar in types and problems of educational research, observation and datacollection methods, and standards of reporting educational research.

Science and Mathematics Education (SME)522. British Studies: History of Science. 3-6 hrs. Lecture series and research in the history of science offered abroad under

the auspices of the College of International and Continuing Education. (May be taken as BSC 522 or HIS 522).

+532. Science for Elementary Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of science. Designed to provide experiencein presenting scientific principles to the elementary school child.

535. Marine Science for Elementary Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to acquaint teacherswith marine science concepts. (May be taken as MAR 558).

541. Methods of Teaching the Metric System. 3 hrs. Lectures and exercises in measurements using the International Systemof Units.

553. Earth and Environmental Science for Intermediate School Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Tofamiliarize teachers with the materials, methods and techniques of earth and environmental science.

554. Biological Sciences for Intermediate School Teachers. 3 hrs. An examination of the subject matter, techniques, andmethods of teaching the life sciences.

555. Physical Science for Intermediate School Teachers. 3 hrs. An examination of the subject matter, techniques, andmethods for teaching the physical sciences.

556. Techniques in Marine Science Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Designed to acquaint teacherswith the marine resources of the Mississippi Coastal Zone. (May be taken as MAR 556).

557. Marine Science for Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Emphasis will be placed on measurementsand analysis of the marine habitat and ecological relationships. (May be taken as MAR 557)

559. Coastal Ecology for Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: SME 559L. Designed toprovide teachers with a background in basic coastal ecology. (May be taken as MAR 559.)

559L. Coastal Ecology for Teachers Laboratory. 1 hr. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite for SME 559.(May be taken as MAR 559L.)

560. Methods in Teaching Science—Secondary. 3 hrs. Designed to familiarize teachers with current trends, methods, andtechniques of teaching science to secondary school students.

561. Computers and Telecommunications in Science/Mathematics Teaching. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: An introductorycomputer science course. A course to develop competency in evaluation of discipline-specific software, utilization ofhardware interfaces, and using networks, and the World Wide Web as teaching resources. May be taken at theundergraduate level as SCE 461.

571. Teaching Chemistry in the Secondary School. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to the Graduate Program or permissionof instructor. Corequisite: SME 571L. Application of chemical knowledge to designing, developing and assessinginstruction. May be taken at the undergraduate level as CHE 471.


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571L. Laboratory for Teaching Chemistry in the Secondary School. 1 hr. Prerequisite:Admission to the Graduate Programor permission of instructor. Corequisite: SME 571. Experience in developing and evaluating laboratory instruction andin establishing and maintaining safety. May be taken at the undergraduate level as CHE 471L.

572. Physics for Secondary Teachers—Methods and Techniques. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

590. Aerospace Resources for Teachers. 3 hrs. Teachers and administrators are given a review of aerospace science andtechnology and how to take advantage of students’ fascination with flying.

595. Applications of Basic Concepts in Biology for Secondary School. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to the GraduateProgram or permission of instructor. Laboratory to accompany SME 595. May be taken at the undergraduate level asBSC 495L.

595L. Application of Basic Concepts in Biology for Secondary School Laboratory. 2 hrs. Prerequisite: Admission to theGraduate Program or permission of instructor. Laboratory to accompany SME 595. May be taken at the undergraduatelevel as BSC 495L.

599. Field Studies in Marine Science Education. 3-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study and investigatemarine environments outside of Mississippi. Offered through the College of International and Continuing Education.

601. Science Education in Contemporary Perspective. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Focuses on currentreform in science education and the supporting learning theories, instructional methodologies, and assessment practices.

609. Dimensions of Learning in Science Education I. 3 hrs. Provides a broad introduction to the concepts, contexts, andpractices of teaching secondary science. Restricted to MAT students only. Includes a clinical supervision component.

610. Dimensions of Learning in Science Education II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SME 609. Provides a broad introduction to theconcepts, contexts, and practices of teaching secondary science. Restricted to MAT student only. Includes a clinicalsupervision component.

691. Research Practicum in Science/Mathematics Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: REF 602 and permission of instructor.A practicum experience in the design, execution, and reporting of a group research project.

700. Science Curriculum in the Public Schools. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SME 703. An examination of elementary andsecondary science curricula.

701. Issues in Science and Mathematics Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study of issues related tocurriculum and associated research methodologies.

702. Field Techniques of Demonstrating and Experimenting with Scientific Principles. 3 hrs. For science teachersconsidering fundamental aspects of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.

703. Foundations of Science and Mathematics Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Study ofphilosophical premises related to the nature of science and mathematics and psychological and pedagogical theories.

720. Mathematics Curriculum. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Exploration of the theoretical, empirical, andpractical issues of the mathematics curriculum from K through college. Content and processes of curriculum will beexplored.

725. Readings from Research in Mathematics Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Focuses oncurrent issues and methodologies in research in mathematics education.

730. Physics for Elementary School Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 6 hours in physical science and 6 hours in biologicalscience. Principles and general ideas that can be directly applied to the elementary grades.

731. Chemistry for Elementary School Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 6 hours in physical science and 6 hours in biologicalscience. Chemical principles that represent the changes in chemistry that have taken place over the last two decades.

732. Biology for Elementary School Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 6 hours in physical science and 6 hours in biologicalscience. A study of content, techniques, and methods of teaching life science concepts.

733. Earth Science for Elementary School Teachers. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 6 hours in physical science and 6 hours inbiological science. A study of techniques and methods of teaching earth science concepts.

789. Seminar. 1-3 hrs. Discussion of current trends and practices in science education.

791. Research in Science Education. 1-16 hrs.

792. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. arr.


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Scientific Computing (SC)644. Advanced Robotic Systems. 3 hrs. To introduce students to advanced topics and prospective research areas in the field

of Robotics and its relation to AI, World Modeling and Simulation.

710. Computational Methods for Physical Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: High level fortran, familiarities with methods instatistical mechanics and permission of instructor. Monte Carlo sampling and simulations, including multispin andcluster updating, percolation, molecular dynamics, finite size scaling and optimizations in computing.

712. Computational Studies on Phase Separation Kinetics. 3 hrs. A study of phase separation processes from acomputational approach. Knowledge of statistical mechanics at the level of PHY 603 and computational techniques atthe level of SC 710 is required.

713. Liquid Crystals: A Computational Approach. 3 hrs. A Computational approach to the modeling of liquid crystallinematerials.

720. Mathematics for Scientific Computing I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Numerical methods for thesolution of matrix equations and for eigenvector/value finding techniques, including criteria for selection amongavailable algorithms are covered.

721. Mathematics for Scientific Computing II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SC 720 or permission of instructor. Techniques forinterpolation and differentiation; computer simulations for the solution of ODEs and PDEs including Runge-Kutta,Adams/Bashforth, spectral, and shooting methods.

726. Remote Sensing I. 3 hrs. An advanced course emphasizing digital image processing of remotely sensed multispectraldata, including use of applications software to process multispectral imaging.

730. Parallel Algorithms. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: Knowledge of sequential algorithm design and analysis, NP-completeness,proficiency in high level language programming including pointer manipulation. Topics include models of parallelcomputation, general techniques, graph algorithms, expression evaluation, parallel sorting, parallel string matching, andP-completeness.

735. Scientific Numerical Modeling. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. The physical, mathematical, andcomputational basis for modeling. Physical models are drawn from chemistry, biology, and fluid dynamics.

736. Neural Networks. 3 hrs. The purpose of this course is to provide an integrated and cohesive exploration of thefundamental concepts and applications of neural networks.

740. Seminar I. 1 hr. Study of current research techniques and results in scientific computing. Can be taken four times. Theobjective of this course is to acquaint students with techniques and applications of scientific computing. The studentswill study the literature in field and hear presentations from practitioners in the field. Letter grades will be assigned onthe basis of written or oral reports on assigned topics.

750. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Knowledge of the solution of ordinary and partialdifferential equations. Development of the concepts, numerical methods and algorithms of computational fluid dynamicsin conjunction with modeling.

751. Finite Element Methods in Computational Fluid Dynamics. 3 hrs. Fundamentals of finite-element methods forobtaining numerical solutions to fluid flow and heat transfer problems. A suitable strong background numericalanalysis, computational mathematics, and programming in Fortran or C.

760. Underwater Acoustic System Analysis. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Knowledge of underwater acoustics and Fourier transforms.Underwater acoustic signal generation, propagation, and analysis including array shading, beam steering, correlationproperties of ambient noise, and estimation of signal parameters.

762. Computational Ocean Acoustics. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Understanding of the numerical solution of partial differentialequations, the physics of waves, underwater acoustics, and computer programming. Development of the mathematicalframework for underwater acoustic propagation models with special emphasis on the parabolic equation and computercode for its implementation.

781. Topics in Scientific Computing. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Covers topic of interest to students andfaculty.

791. Research in Scientific Computing. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of major professor.

797. Independent Study and Research. Hours arranged. Not to be counted as credit toward a degree.


Social Work (SWK)Foundation601. Human Behavior and Social Environment I. 3 hrs. Introduction to physiological, cognitive, intellectual, and emotional

development of individuals; analysis of theoretical explanations of personality.

602. Human Behavior and Social Environment II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SWK 601. Introduction to general and ecologicalsystems theory as applied to the analysis of individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities.


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605. Social Welfare Policy. 3 hrs. History of social work and social welfare; values which influence policy; formation ofpolicy and macro policy analysis.

608. Social Work Generalist Practice I. 3 hrs. Systemic and problem-solving approaches to social work practice withindividuals, families, organizations, communities, and groups; integrative framework for knowledge, values and skills.

609. Social Work Generalist Practice II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SWK 608. Differential practice roles and communicationprocesses; resource development, linkage, and utilization.

617. Social Work Research I. 3 hrs. Introduction to the foundations of knowledge building through a careful analysis ofphilosophical premises and examination of new approaches to the scientific method. Covers research designs and otherfundamental issues which have bearing on knowledge development in social work.

634. Social Work in a Diverse Society. 3 hrs. Comparative cross-cultural theories and concepts related to ethnic-minoritygroups and alternative life styles.

637. Social Work Research II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SWK 617. Application of social work research methodologies to on-goingresearch projects. Attention to single-subject design and program evaluation.

641. Field Education I. 3 hrs. The first practicum is designed to integrate and enhance values, knowledge, and skills at the foundation level with micro, mezzo, and macro experiences. Includes integrative seminar. A grade of “B” or better mustbe earned for this course.

642. Field Education II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SWK 641. The second practicum is designed to build on the integration andenhancement of values, knowledge, and skills developed in SWK 641, completing the foundation level of micro, mezzo,and macro experiences. Includes integrative seminar. A grade of “B” or better must be earned for this course.

Advanced Practice 635. Social Service Management and Administration. 3 hrs. Survey of principal management functions in a systems

context; practice applications of key concepts such as leadership and organizational communication.

653. Individual and Family Assessment. 3 hrs. Individual and family pathology and diagnostic criteria, DSM-IV-TR, andthe Person in the Environment (PIE) methods of assessment.

658. Advanced Interventive Methods. 3 hrs. Corequisite: SWK 673. Social work intervention focused on cognition, affect,and behavior with individuals, families, and groups. This course is integrated with field seminar SWK 673.

666. Community Development and Social Planning. 3 hrs. Theories and techniques of community development andplanning with special attention to practice needs and proposal writing.

673. Field Education III. 3-6 hrs. Prerequisites: SWK 641, 642; a minimum B average in all social work courses.Corequisite: SWK 658. The third practicum is designed to build an advanced level integrated field experience on theprior learning in SWK 641 and 642. This practicum provides students with the opportunity to work with micro, mezzo,and macro systems.

674. Social Work Practice with Families. 3 hrs. Theories, intervention skills, policy issues related to families and the socialservice delivery system.

696. Social Work Practice with Groups. 3 hrs. Design of preventive, developmental and remedial group services for at riskpopulations.

ElectivesStudents must complete all courses in the foundation before enrolling in elective courses.

578. Specialized Studies in Developmental Disabilities. 1-6 hrs. The study and skill acquisition in the area ofdevelopmental disabilities. Topics vary.

606. Social Justice and Social Policy. 3 hrs. Examines the effects of social welfare policy, discrimination, and economicinjustice and explores opportunities for advocacy and outgroup empowerment.

620. Computer Use for Human Service Workers. 3 hrs. Introductory course for social workers and other human serviceworkers; focus is on information systems for social work. Includes hands-on computer experience.

651. Time-Limited Intervention. 3 hrs. Techniques of task-centered intervention and crisis intervention in social workpractice.

655. Social Work Practice in Child Welfare Settings. 3 hrs. Multidimensional intervention with children and adolescentswho have experienced neglect and abusive conditions.

663. Consultation and Supervision. 3 hrs. Concepts and skills related to consultation and supervision with application to anumber of systems but emphasizing agency settings.

665. Social Work and the Law. 3 hrs. An exploration of the interrelationships between social work and the law.

675. Social Work Practice with Persons in Middle and Late Life. 3 hrs. Psychosocial variables at critical life transitionpoints and intervention skills with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.

676. Social Work Practice in Health Systems. 3 hrs. Assessment and modification of conditions which affect an individual’s


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physical and mental health through intervention skills with individuals, families, groups, communities, andorganizations.

677. Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents. 3 hrs. Practice concepts, theories and skills for work withspecific social adjustment problems utilizing a systems framework.


691. Research Practicum. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisites: SWK 617 and 637. Emphasis on the acquisition of more in depth levels ofknowledge and skills regarding evaluative research regarding practice effectiveness.

692. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. Study of a problem in order to develop knowledge in an area of student interest. Approvedstudy plan, paper and/or project required.


Sociology (SOC)515. Sociology of Gender. 3 hrs. A study of the relationship between sex roles and broader cultural patterns in various

societies.

521. Sociological Topics. 3 hrs. Variable content; can be repeated three times in separate topical offerings.

523. Sociology of Health. 3 hrs. An analysis of the field of health and health care delivery from a sociological perspective.

524. Sociology of Aging. 3 hrs. A survey of demographic, social, and cultural aspects of aging with particular emphasis uponAmerican society and the types of problems encountered by older persons.

526. Sociology of Education. 3 hrs. A comprehensive study of the educational institution, its relationship to the communityand society.

530. Political Sociology. 3 hrs. A study of politics as a social institution, its relationship with other institutions, and its place ina changing society.

544. Juvenile Delinquency. 3 hrs. A study of causes and the nature of juvenile delinquency, the development of the juvenilecourt, probation, and other rehabilitative programs.

550. Social Psychology. 3 hrs. A study of how the thoughts and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the actual orimplied presence of others.

560. Quantitative Methods. 3 hrs. A survey of quantitative research techniques, focusing on descriptive and inferentialstatistics and computer applications.

561. Population. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SOC 460. An introduction to demography, analyzing significant changes in populationcomposition.

562. Methods of Social Research. 3 hrs. A study of the production and interpretation of social research with an emphasis onthe relationship of theory and method.

571. Social Institutions. 3 hrs. A study of selected American social institutions, focusing on class and power structures, therise of post-industrial society, religious and moral divisions, and democratic individualism.

575. Social Inequality. 3 hrs. Research and theory in social differentiation, class, status, power, and mobility. Analysis ofinequality and the effects of socioeconomic status upon behavior and social organization.

582. Sociological Theory. 3 hrs. A study of classical and contemporary social theory, focusing on selected theorists (e.g.Weber, Durkheim, Marx, Merton, and Goffman) and selected topics, including anomie and alienation, and rise ofcapitalism, theories of crime, and concepts of self.

589. Caribbean Studies. 3 hrs. Variable content lecture series and study abroad under the auspices of the College ofInternational and Continuing Education. May be repeated up to six (6) hours in different topical offerings.

593. Irish Studies. 4 hrs. Variable content lecture series and study in Ireland under the auspices of the College of Internationaland Continuing Education.

599. British Studies. 3 hrs. Variable content. Lecture series and research offered abroad under the auspices of the College ofInternational and Continuing Education.

692. Special Study Projects in Sociology. 1-6 hrs. Special projects in reading, survey, or research in sociology. Work will beunder the direction of graduate faculty.

Software Engineering Technology (SET)500. Intranetworking Project Planning. 3 hrs. A comprehensive examination of computer networking architectures and

evolving technologies.

501. Microprocessor Architecture and Applications. 3 hrs. Instruction includes an introduction to the design and


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programming of microprocessor-based circuits and systems, the design programming tools necessary to create stand-alone microprocessor systems, and a comparison of different microprocessor architectures and applications.

522. Modeling and Animation I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 510 or CADD experience. Computer modeling and animationdeveloped with 3D Studio.

523. Advanced Modeling and Animation II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 522. Expand knowledge of modeling and animationusing 3D Studio Max/Viz.

525. Virtual Reality I. 3 hrs. Comprehensive study of Virtual Reality techniques for real-time visualization of engineeringtechnology topics.

526. Virtual Reality II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 525. Study of advanced virtual realty programming techniques with VRML,JavaScript, and Java.

530. LAN Technologies. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An analysis of routed local and wide area networkingtechnologies emphasizing planning, design, installation, and management including router configuration andmanagement.

531. WAN Switching and Remote Access. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 530 and permission of instructor. An examination ofimplementing routers and switches on internetworks to improve network QOS over packet-switched and circuit-switched connections.

532. Scalable Multilayer Networks. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 531 and permission of instructor. Design, installation, andconfiguration of complex and scalable routed and switched networks using multilayer switching technologies over highspeed Ethernet.

533. Remote Access and Troubleshooting. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 532 and permission of instructor. Building andtroubleshooting remote access networks to interconnect central sites to branch office/telecommuters.

553. Communications Server Administration. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 585. A comprehensive examination ofadministering enterprise messaging and scheduling services in a client-server environment using currently availableapplications.

555. E-Commerce Server Administration. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 585. A comprehensive examination of developing,implementing, and administering web- based services for electronic commerce.

563. Wireless and Personal Communication Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An examination ofcurrent and planned wireless communication systems emphasizing system architecture and access methodology.

565. Satellite Communication Systems. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. An examination of communicationsatellite systems, subsystems, and technologies which support global communications.

583. Windows Networking. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Computer literacy and two years experience using windows-based operatingsystem. A comprehensive examination of the Windows 95 networking architecture and capabilities.

585. NOS Server Administration. 3 hrs. A comprehensive examination of the Windows NT 4.0 installation andadministration, one of today’s most popular Network Operating Systems (NOS).

586. Intranetworking. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 585 or permission of instructor. A continuation of SET 585 that willemphasize directory architecture, binding of network protocols, creation and management of user and group.

588. TCP/IP Networking. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 583 or permission of instructor. A comprehensive examination of theInternet’s standard protocol suite TCP/IP.

589. Internet Information Server. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SET 585, 588, or permission of instructor. Installation andconfiguration of a popular NOS as an Internet information server.

590. Multimedia Author. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 120 or permission of instructor. Design and development of dynamic,interactive multimedia products for workplace training and electronic support systems.

592. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and approval of faculty adviser. Supervised study in areanot covered by available courses.

595. Emerging Digital Technologies. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SET 590 or permission of instructor. Overviews web-basedsystems that provide on-demand, just-in-time performance improvement applications to business and industrial settingsusing the Internet.

605. Digital Imaging. 3 hrs. The technique of processing, manipulating, and analyzing images while they are in the form ofvirtual two-dimensional discrete digital quantity.

620. Advanced Computer Applications in Engineering Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: ENT 520 or permission ofinstructor. CADD techniques for 3-D wireframe and solid modeling.

650. Advanced Design Systems in Engineering Technology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Application ofadvanced design tools and processes in engineering technology.

692. Special Problems. 1-3 hrs. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and approval of faculty adviser. Supervised study in areanot covered by available courses.


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Special Education (SPE)500. The Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Individual. 3 hrs. An introduction to exceptional populations and

procedures and policies relating to their education and citizenship.

560. Characteristics and Education of Gifted Students. 3 hrs. This course includes characteristics, educational options,assessment and referral procedures, and legal issues. Teacher attributes and competencies, family characteristics, andlocal, state, and national issues are also addressed.






629. Advanced Intervention Procedures for Young Children with Disabilities. 3 hrs. To familiarize students with currentissues, theories, intervention methods and procedures for young children who are at risk for or have manifest disabilities.

630. Advanced Studies in Learning Disabilities. 3 hrs. Advanced studies of the social, emotional, physical, and learningcharacteristics of individuals with learning disabilities across the life span.

631. Programming for Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities: Advanced Studies. 3 hrs. Advanced studies inmethods, materials, and individualized programming for elementary students with learning disabilities.

632. Programming for Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities: Advanced Studies. 3 hrs. Advanced studies inmethods, materials, and individualized education/transition plans for secondary students with learning disabilities.

634. Practicum in Learning Disabilities. 3-6 hrs. Supervised classroom experience, including observation and teaching ofstudents with learning disabilities.

640. Advanced Studies of Mental Retardation. 3 hrs. Advanced studies of the social, emotional, physical, and learningcharacteristics of individuals with mental retardation across the life span.

641. Vocational Education in Mental Retardation. 3 hrs. Vocational intervention and services promoting the transitionfrom school to gainful employment are addressed.

643. Advanced Curriculum Studies for Individuals with Mental Retardation. 3 hrs. Study of different approaches tocurriculum development, with emphasis on materials and goals for teaching individuals with mental retardation.

644. Practicum in Mental Retardation. 3-6 hrs. Supervised classroom experience, including observation and teaching ofstudents with mental retardation.

645. Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Severe and Profound Disabilities. 3 hrs. Curricula developmentactivities with individuals with extreme learning problems.

650. The Psychology and Education of Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. 3 hrs. Explores thecharacteristics and causation of emotional and behavioral disorders.

651. Advanced Methods in Behavioral Management for Individuals with Disabilities. 3 hrs. Explores methods forchanging behaviors of individuals with disabilities.

652. Instruction and Programming for Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. 3 hrs. This courseexplores methods and materials for providing instruction to individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders and therole of the teacher in relation to interdisciplinary and community-based programming.

654. Practicum in Teaching Individuals with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. 3 hrs. Supervised practicumexperience with individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders.

661. Methods and Materials in Teaching Gifted Students. 3 hrs. This course includes instructional models, methodologies,and materials appropriate for gifted students. Learning styles, writing and evaluating instructional units, public relationsstrategies, and sources of funding are included.

662. Curricula Development in Gifted Education. 3 hrs. This course includes steps necessary for curriculum developmentand evaluation for gifted education. Differentiated models, advanced content areas, and process skills are alsoaddressed.

663. Atypical Gifted Students. 3 hrs. This course encompasses the assessment and identification, characteristics, and deliveryof services for diverse groups within gifted education including the culturally diverse, rural, disabled, female, lowsocioeconomic, underachiever and highly gifted populations.


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664. Practicum with Gifted Students. 3 hrs. Supervised practicum with gifted students in a variety of instructional settings.The development of appropriate instruction, attention to individual differences, and evaluation of student progress arealso included.

680. Advanced Practicum in Special Education. 3-9 hrs. Practicum for master’s degree students unique to individualprogram plans. The experience will focus on assessment, curriculum, and/or other issues related to exceptionalindividuals.


691. Research in Special Education. 1-16 hrs.

692. Special Problems. 1 hr. Examination of medical, sociological, biological, psychological, and institutional aspects ofexceptional children.

698. Masters Thesis. 6 hrs. A scholarly project conducted in the student’s area of specialization.

709. Assessment of Exceptional Individuals. 3 hrs. Formal and informal assessment techniques, including diagnostic-prescriptive teaching strategies, to appropriately meet the needs of students.

770. Administration and Supervision of Programs for Exceptional Children. 3 hrs. Designed for educators andsupervisors of programs for exceptional children; organization and administration of programs for exceptional children.

772. Internship in Special Education Administration. 1-6 hrs. To provide internship experience for specialist and doctoralstudents in Special Education Administration, institutions, state department.

791. Research in Special Education. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: Approval of the major professor. To be conducted in thestudent’s area of specialization.


794. Specialist Field Study. 1-6 hrs. A practical project conducted in the student’s area of specialization that may be selectedas the culminating requirement of the specialist degree.


800. Critical Review of Professional Literature. 3 hrs. Doctoral seminar focusing on the review of current literature inSpecial Education. Prerequisite to SPE 804.

801. Personnel Preparation in Special Education. 3 hrs. Development of programs, courses of study, observationtechniques, models, micro-teaching units, modules in higher education.

802. Public Relations, Service, and Leadership in Special Education. 3 hrs. Inservice training units, conference planning,workshop, parent and national organizations.

803. Program Evaluation and Grant Writing in Special Education. 3 hrs. Study of program accountability modes, grantwriting, and sources.

804. Research in Special Education. 3 hrs. Emphasis is placed on the review, development, preparation, and submission forpublication of research manuscripts in the student’s area of specialization.

805. Planning, Program Evaluation, and Policy Analysis for Persons with Exceptional Needs. 3 hrs. An introduction toprogram planning, policy analysis, and program evaluation.

880. Internship in Teacher Education. 1-6 hrs. Individual cases are tested by students and all available information isintegrated for diagnostic and educational purposes.


Speech and Hearing Sciences (SHS)510. Intervention in Language Disorders. 3 hrs. Strategies and clinical methods used in habilitation/rehabilitation of

language disordered children and adults.

512. Diagnostic Procedures: Speech Pathology I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SHS 211, 411. Current evaluation procedures inspeech-language pathology.

513. Voice Disorders. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SHS 211, 403. Anatomical and physiological bases of voice production and thedisorders.

516. Adult Aphasia and Related Problems. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SHS 211, 403, 406 or permission. Presents theory, researchfindings, and basic therapy methods for neurogenic communicative disorders.

517. Speech and Language Disorders Related to Cleft Palate. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SHS 211, 403 or equivalents.Multidisciplinary management of children and adults with cleft palate is presented.


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518. Advanced Clinical Methods. 3 hrs. Students engage in an in-depth study of the use of specific treatment and/ordiagnostic procedures.

519. Organic Speech Disorders. 3 hrs. This course surveys symptomology, etiology, and treatment procedures for organicspeech disorders.

521. Aural Rehabilitation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SHS 221 or equivalent. Covers the management of clients with hearing lossfrom infants through the elderly.

522. Diagnostic/Prescriptive Teaching of the Hearing Impaired. 3 hrs. Presents task analysis, informal test constructionand formal assessment for hearing impaired.

525. Psycho-Social Factors Associated with Hearing Impairment. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Emphasizespsycho/social growth and development of deaf children.

528. Clinical Audiology I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SHS 221. Presents concepts in acoustics, calibration standards and basicaudiological tests.

530. Speech Pathology and the Hearing Impaired Child. 3 hrs. Reviews speech and language problems, and describesmethods for management.

531. Language Disorders I: Assessment of Children with Language Disorders. 3 hrs. Differentiates normal, disordered,and deviant language with remedial procedures.

532. Language Disorders II: Habilitation of the Aphasic Child. 3 hrs. A multisensory intervention program for auditoryprocessing and communication disorders.

533. Developing Language Skills with the Hearing Impaired. 3 hrs. Presents development of language by hearing impairedchildren.

536. Developing Reading in the Hearing Impaired. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SHS 433 or permission. The reading process,diagnostic-prescriptive teaching, and evaluation of reading skills are discussed.

538. Problems in Academic Subjects for the Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SHS 433, 434, 436. Stressesthe need for continuous, consistent and coordinated academic programs.



599. British Studies: Comparative Problems in Speech and Hearing Sciences. 3-6 hrs. Offered abroad under the auspicesof the College of International and Continuing Education.

601. Designs in Research for Speech and Hearing. 3 hrs. Statistical procedures concerning group and single-subjectdesigns.

602. Current Topics in Speech and Hearing Sciences. 3 hrs. Varies each time the course is offered.

621. Hearing Aids. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SHS 221 or permission. Presents components of electroacoustic characteristics ofhearing aids and their use.

623. Clinical Audiology II. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SHS 528 or permission. Special auditory tests used to determine the site oflesion of hearing loss.

625. Audiological Instrumentation. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: SHS 221 or permission. Covers basic electronics, auditory functionmeasurements, research, and computer use.

633. School Curricula for the Hearing Impaired. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: SHS 433, 436, 437. Curricula analysis and review arestressed (majors only).

641. Medical Diagnosis and Treatment of Speech and Hearing Pathologies. 1-4 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Providesopportunities for observation of operations on the auditory or speech mechanism.

642. Communication Problems of the Aged. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Reviews changes in speech, language andhearing associated with aging; presents rehabilitative strategies used with the population.

643. Evaluation and Treatment of Dysphagia in Adults. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Covers the speech-language pathologist’s role in the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders in adults.

644. Augmentative Communication. 3 hrs. Methods for providing communication ability using augmentativecommunication devices and procedures to persons unable to speak.

646. Multicultural Language Issues. 3 hrs. Presents information about speech and language development and disordersfrom a multicultural perspective.

648. Motor Speech Disorders. 3 hrs. Covers evaluation and treatment of motor speech disorders associated with lesions ofthe central nervous system.

650. Traumatic Brain Injury and Communication Disorders. 3 hrs. Covers evaluation and treatment of speech andlanguage disorders resulting from traumatic brain injury and neurological disease.


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687. Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Regular full-time graduate status and permission.Students participate in diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with speech-language disorders.

688. Practicum in Audiology. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Regular graduate admission and permission. Students participate indiagnosis and treatment of children and adults with hearing disorders.

689. Practicum in Education of the Deaf. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: Regular graduate admission and permission. Studentsparticipate in habilitative and learning activities with deaf children and adults.

690. Clinical Experience in Speech and Hearing. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: SHS 532. This course is designed to provide clinicalexperience for non-degree students or those enrolled in a non-Speech and Hearing Sciences degree program.

692. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Students completing Plan B paper should register for three (3)hours.

694. Off-Campus Practicum in Speech and Hearing Sciences. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Students are assigned tomedical, institutional, private practice, or clinical settings for supervised experience.

695. Student Teaching Off-Campus Practicum. 1-9 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Students participate in supervisedmanagement of speech/language impaired school children.



701. Seminar in Psychoacoustics. 3 hrs. Presents methods for studying perception of acoustic signals, detection of stimuli,perception of loudness, and pitch.

702. Seminar in Language Problems. 3 hrs. Language pathologies, evaluation procedures, and treatment methods arestudied.

703. Quantitative Methods. 3 hrs. Enrollment suspended.

711. Seminar in Aphasia and Related Disorders. 3 hrs. Etiologies, evaluations in Neurolinguistics and current treatmentprocedures are presented.

712. Seminar in Articulation Disorders. 3 hrs. Current theories, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic methodologies inarticulation and phonology are studied.

713. Seminar in Cerebral Palsy. 3 hrs. Current etiologies, evaluation procedures, and treatment techniques are considered.

714. Seminar in Cleft Palate. 3 hrs. Students review the current research and interdisciplinary management of cleft lip andpalate individuals.

715. Seminar in Clinical Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing. 3 hrs. Therapeutic communicationtechniques, interview techniques, and counseling theories are studied.

716. Seminar in Stuttering and Related Disorders. 3 hrs. Advanced study of theories, research and remedial proceduresrelated to fluency disorders.

717. Seminar in Voice Disorders. 3 hrs. Advanced study of pathologies, diagnosis, procedures, and remedial methods forvoice and resonance problems.

718. Seminar in Psychology of the Deaf and Speech Handicapped. 3 hrs. Effects of disordered communication on lifestyles are studied.

719. Seminar in Problems and Procedures in Evaluating Children. 3 hrs. The weaknesses and strengths of standardizedtests are discussed.

722. Seminar in Pediatric Audiology. 3 hrs. Emphasizes behavioral and objective audiological evaluation of infants andyoung children.

723. Seminar in Electroacoustic Measurements in Hearing. 3 hrs. Administration and interpretation of electrophysiologicalauditory measurements.

724. Seminar in Industrial Hearing Conservation. 3 hrs. Presents effects of noise exposure on the auditory mechanism,measurement of noise, and legislation related to industrial hearing conservation.

726. Auditory Perceptual Disorders. 3 hrs. Theories and tests are studied.

727. Seminar: Association Method. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Evaluation, management plans and interventiontechniques for language disordered children are presented.

730. Language Intervention with Infants. 3 hrs. Current research in infant language development and intervention areexplored.

763. Laboratory in Speech Pathology. 1-3 hrs. Students conduct supervised laboratory research using instruments.


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764. Laboratory in Language Disorders. 1-3 hrs. Specialized testing procedures are learned.

791. Research in Speech and Hearing Sciences. 1-16 hrs. Prerequisite: permission. Teaches advanced research procedures.

792. Special Problems. 3 hrs. Content varies.



Speech Communication (SCM)598. Teaching Public Speaking. 1-3 hrs. Provides instruction on how to teach public speaking. Emphasis on course

assignments, grading, classroom management.

599. British Studies in Communication. 3-6 hrs. Communication research and practice in Great Britain. Taught only inGreat Britain under auspices of the College of International and Continuing Education.

600. Speech Communication Theory & Research. 3 hrs. A survey of major research traditions in the field of speechcommunication. Topics will include persuasion, nonverbal communication, networks, and theories of communication.

603. Political Communication. Examines the use of rhetoric to create and maintain political relationships and power.

605. Interpersonal Communication. 3 hrs. A comparative approach to the study of interpersonal communication theoriesand methods.

609. Speech Communication Seminar. 3 hrs. A rotating seminar that addresses topics in Speech Communication.

610. Problems in Organizational Communication. 3 hrs. Analysis of work organizations as communication networks.Emphasis on identification, analysis of selected problems, consultation methods, and administration of communicationtraining programs. Field project.

625. Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation. Surveys theory and research on the role of communication in themanagement of conflict in personal and professional relationships.

674. Dimensions of Learning in Speech Communication Education I. 3 hrs. Provides a broad introduction to concepts,contexts, and practices of teaching speech communication and theatre at the secondary level. This course includes aclinical supervision component.

675. Dimensions of Learning in Speech Communication Education II. 3 hrs. Provides a broad introduction to concepts,contexts, and practices of teaching speech communication and theatre at the secondary level. This course includes aclinical supervision component.




700. Intercultural Communication. Explores the forms and functions of interpersonal communication in different cultures.Emphasizes issues related to communication across cultural boundaries.

715. Message Processes and Effects. 3 hrs. Examines construction and structuring of messages by communicators to formconversation, the effects of messages upon receivers, and factors which affect construction, structuring, and reception ofmessages.

720. Introduction to Graduate Research. 3 hrs. Analysis of types of problems, concepts, variables, definition, designmeasurement techniques, and interpretation of data prevalent in communication research. Involves elementary statisticsand development of research proposals and designs. May also be taken as MC 720.

721. Content Analysis. 3 hrs. Study of theory and methods of defining, categorizing, coding, and interpreting verbal and non-verbal elements of the communication process. Emphasizes source and message elements. Elementary statisticalanalysis, research report, and design of studies. May also be taken as MC 721.

722. Communication Research Methods. 3 hrs. A study of the techniques and strategies used in conducting empirical studiesof communication. Topics will include measurement, sampling, and content analysis. May also be taken as MC 722.

725. Seminar in Organizational Communication. 3 hrs. Topics under the heading of organizational communication areexplored, including such issues as organizational cultures, communication climate, and conflict management.


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726. Seminar in Interpersonal Communication. 3 hrs. Readings in narrative approaches to investigating humancommunication, including theoretical issues, methods, and case studies.

730. Theory and Research in Small Group Communication. 3 hrs. A study of human interaction in small group settingsand the determinants and effects of such interaction.

735. Rhetorical Theory. 3 hrs. A study of the development of rhetorical theory, ancient through contemporary. The coursewill examine classical, medieval, Renaissance, and late European rhetoricians, and re-emergence of rhetorical theory inthe twentieth century.

740. Rhetorical Criticism. 3 hrs. This course examines the variety of contexts and situations to which can be appliedprinciples of rhetorical criticism. Emphasis will be placed on public discourse and media.

745. Communication and Humor. Examines the use of humor in public speeches, workplace, and personal relationships.Assesses current theory and research on the topic.

750. Theory and Research in Nonverbal Communication. 3 hrs. A study of nonverbal communication and its relation toeffective oral communication. Topics include gender and cultural differences, detecting deception, persuasive strategies.

755. Contemporary Theory and Research in Persuasion. 3 hrs. This course is designed to familiarize students with currentissues and research in persuasive communication.

792. Special Problems. 3 hrs. For independent research problems designed to answer specific questions in applied ortheoretical communication.


809. Speech Communication Seminar. 3 hrs. A rotating seminar that addresses topics in Speech Communication.

898. Dissertation. 3-12 hrs., for a total of 12 hrs.

Technical and Occupational Education (TOE)500. Facility Planning and Equipment Selection. 3 hrs. A study of facility layout, equipment specifications, cost analysis

and procurement procedures.

533. Curriculum Construction for Cooperative Education. 3 hrs. Objectives, content, and arrangement of units forteaching cooperative and evening classes.

541. Philosophy and Principles of Occupational Instruction. 3 hrs. A methods course for teaching trade, technical andother vocational subjects.

542. Management of the Occupational Learning Environment. 3 hrs. Organization and management of students,equipment, and physical facilities.

543. Design of the Occupational Based Instruction Program. 3 hrs. Occupational analysis based design and sequencing ofinstructional components and the development of appropriate support materials.

544. Development of Occupational Instruction Materials. 3 hrs. Selection, development and use of instructional aids, withan emphasis on media production.

545. Delivery of the Occupational Instruction Program. 3 hrs. Learning theory based techniques of instructional delivery inthe vocational classroom and laboratory.

546. Evaluation of Occupational Training and Learner Performance. 3 hrs. Development and utilization of variousmeasuring devices and techniques, statistical treatment of data, and generation of evaluative reports.

547. Industrial Human Relations. 3 hrs. A study of human behavior and interpersonal dynamics within the industrialorganization and environment. Primarily for industrial educators.

548. Industrial and Vocational Safety. 3 hrs. Analysis of fundamentals of accident prevention and their application in schoolshops.

552. History and Philosophy of Vocational Education. 3 hrs. Objectives, principles, aims, and organization of programs inschools and colleges.

553. Problems of the Coordinator. 3 hrs. A study of the problems, procedures, techniques, etc., in the operation of part-timecooperative education.


583. Occupational Safety. 3 hrs. Organization and administration of safety programs including implementation of theOccupational Safety and Health Act. Primarily for industrial educators.


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605. History of Technology & Occupational Education. 3 hrs. A study of leaders, movements, and agencies in thedevelopment of technical and occupational education.

607. Curriculum Design in Technology & Occupational Education. 3 hrs. A study of the design, development andutilization of various instructional strategies and materials.

611. Philosophy and Organization of Occupational Education. 3 hrs. Foundations and development of vocationaleducation under national, state and local influence.


689. Seminar in Technology Education, I, II, III. 2 hrs. May be taken three times.

692. Special Problems in Technical Education. 1-3 hrs. Advanced individualized project relevant to the student’s skillspecialty.



701. Supervision of Vocational and Technical Education. 3 hrs. A study of the problems of local directors and supervisorsof vocational and technical education.

702. Individualized Instruction in Vocational Technical Education. 3 hrs. Foundations, principles, and techniques ofteaching knowledge and skills on an individual basis.

703. Contemporary Vocational and Technical Education Programs. 3 hrs. A comparative analysis of contemporary andemerging programs in vocational education.

704. Vocational Guidance and Placement. 3 hrs. An overview of careers available through vocational and technicaleducation, methods of student identification placement, and follow-up.

794. Field Problem in Industrial and Vocational Education. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: REF 601, REF 702, and approval of themajor professor.

798. Specialist Thesis. 6 hrs. Utilizing research and professional knowledge in the solution of a practical educational problem.Scholarly paper required.

Theatre (THE)501. Costume Design. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Costume design in theatrical production.

510. Stage Sound Engineering. 3 hrs. Principles and practice in stage sound engineering.

511. Advanced Voice for the Actor. 3 hrs. Advanced vocal production technique with focus on period language.

512. Stage Lighting. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Theory and application of general and special lighting,color, instrumentation, and control.

514. Improvisation. 3 hrs. A performance course focusing on freeing the creative impulse while reducing internal censorship.

517. Period Acting Styles I. 3 hrs. Study of acting styles from ancient Greece through Shakespeare. Utilizing speech,movement, acting style, and masks.

518. Period Acting Styles II. 3 hrs. Study of styles of acting from restoration through 1900. Utilizing speech, movement, andacting style.

527. Survey of Theatre History. 3 hrs. A survey of the history of Western theatre.

528. Historic Theatre Production. 3 hrs. A survey of historic theatre production techniques.

530. Summer Theatre I. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of staff. Concentrated applied theatre.

531. Summer Theatre II. 3 hrs. Continuation of THE 530.

533. Design Studio I. 3 hrs. Rendering commonly used theatrical materials.

534. Design Studio II. 3 hrs. Scenographic techniques.

550. Audition Process. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, audition, or advanced scene study. Methods andtechniques needed for professional auditions and interviews.

551. Rehearsal Process. 3 hrs.

571. Performance and Production Internship. 1-9 hrs. Professional experience in student’s area of emphasis received whilein residence with an approved professional organization.


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581. Repertory Theatre. 3-9 hrs. Participation in the analysis and preparation of performances of plays in repertory. (Mustenroll in three 3-hour sections.)

597. Theatre Exchange Studies Abroad. 9-15 hrs. Opportunity to study theatre for one semester in an approved exchangeprogram abroad. Offered under auspices of Center of International Education.

599. British Studies in Theatre. 3-6 hrs. Offered under auspices of Center of International Education.

601. Script Analysis. 3 hrs. A course in script analysis for actors, directors, and designers.

+603. Advanced Stage Movement. 2 hrs. An advanced level course in stage movement and stage combat.

606. Dramatic and Performance Theory. 3 hrs. A survey of the theoretical relationships of dramatic literature andperformance.

611. Seminar: Contemporary Trends in Theatre. 3 hrs.

612. Seminar in Theatre Production. 3 hrs. A seminar in the integration of research skills into the creative process. Researchwill encompass historical, critical, biographical, and anthropological fields. The course is designed to include all MFAdisciplines.

613. Seminar in Theatre Design and Structure. 3 hrs. Research in architectural and acoustical design, lighting, audiencearrangement, decor, function, and stage requirements.

614. Seminar in Acting and Directing. 3 hrs. An in-depth study of the relationship of the creative processes generated by theactor and the director to methods of production.

616. Advanced Scene Study. 3 hrs. Advanced scene study and improvisation techniques including classic, absurdist,surrealist and verse drama.

620. Advanced Directing. 3 hrs. An advanced level course in stage directing techniques.

626. Scenic Design. 3 hrs. Elements of scene design. Play analysis in terms of visualization and style and the mechanics ofdeveloping an effective stage setting.

635. Advanced Scene Design. 3 hrs. An advanced course in scenography including design techniques applicable to selectedperiod styles. Emphasis placed on scenic design as an element of a total production concept.

645. Advanced Stage Lighting. 3 hrs. Advanced stage lighting techniques including stylization and danced lighting. Lightingconsidered as part of a total production concept.

660. Advanced Costume Design. 3 hrs. Costume design as an element of a total production concept. Projects in designingcostumes for plays, opera and dance.

+661. Advanced Theatrical Makeup. 3 hrs. Advanced projects in makeup design and execution. Emphasis placed on three-dimensional makeup techniques for theatre, television and film.

670L. Graduate Voice and Movement. 1 hr. Repeatable for a total of six (6) hours. Exploratory work through both classicaland contemporary methods for the development of the actor’s voice and body.

675. Graduate Directing Studio. 2-hrs. Repeatable for a total of twelve (12) hours. Advanced directing techniques.

679L. Practicum in Box Office and Publicity. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

680. Graduate Design Studio. 2 hrs. Repeatable for a total of twelve (12) hours. Advanced design techniques. Emphasis oncombining textual analysis, design research, rendering and design decision making through the creative process.

681L. Practicum in Acting and Directing. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

682L. Practicum in Costume and Makeup Technology. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

683L. Practicum in Technical Theatre. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

684L. Practicum in Lighting and Sound Engineering. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

685L. Practicum in Properties. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

686L. Practicum in Design. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

687L. Practicum in Dance and Movement. 1-3 hrs. May be taken for a total of nine (9) hours.

690. Graduate Acting Studio. 2 hrs. Repeatable for a total of twelve hours. Advanced acting techniques. Emphasis oncombining textual analysis, movement, vocal and advanced acting techniques through the creative process.

691. Research in Theatre. 1-16 hrs. A written prospectus and timetable must be submitted and approved by a graduatefaculty member before enrolling.

692. Special Problems I, II, III. 1-3 hrs. each. Investigation into specialized area of interest in the MFA student’s discipline.Proposals with timetable must be submitted and approved by a graduate faculty member before enrolling.

696. Practicum in Theatre I, II, III. 3 hrs. each. Students participate in the University Theatre production process in asignificant area of responsibility. THE 696 may be taken three times for a total of nine hours. THE 696 may be takenthree times for a total of nine hours.


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699. Creative Project. 1-8 hrs.

Therapy (THY)511. Introduction to Kinesiotherapy. 3 hrs. An introduction to the theory of organizing and conducting kinesiotherapy as it

applies to physical and mental rehabilitation.

512. Kinesiotherapy I. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: BSC 250 and 251; HPR 303, 370, and 374; THY 511. Emphasis placed onphysical evaluation procedures of spine and extremities, musculoskeletal function, goniometry and gait analysis.

521. Clinical Experience. 1-4 hrs. Arr. A supervised internship in various habilitation, rehabilitation or neuropsychiatricclinics. May be repeated.

551. Neurological and Pathological Foundations in Kinesiotherapy. 3 hrs. The introductory study of neuroscience andpathology of diseases commonly encountered by kinesiotherapists.






Toxicology (TOX)570. Toxicology. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CHE 256. A one semester survey course in toxicology. May be taken as CHE 570.

Women’s Studies (WS)601. Theories and Methods in Women’s Studies. 3 hrs. An advanced survey of feminist theory and methodology,

preparatory to graduate course work in Women’s Studies.

692. Special Problems in Women’s Studies. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Directed individual study toward thecompletion of a significant research project.


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Administration and FacultyThe Board of TrusteesState Institutions of Higher Learning,State of Mississippi

Members Whose Terms Expire May 7, 2012SCOTT ROSS, Northern Supreme Court District, West Point

BETTYE H. NEELY, Fourth Congressional District, Grenada

AMY WHITTEN, Second Congressional District, Oxford

STACY DAVIDSON, Third Congressional District, Cleveland

Members Whose Terms Expire May 7, 2008THOMAS W. COLBERT, State-at Large, Jackson

JAMES ROY KLUMB, Sixth Congressional District, Gulfport

D. E. MAGEE, JR., Central Supreme Court District, Jackson

VIRGINIA SHANTEAU NEWTON, Southern Supreme Court District, Gulfport

Members Whose Terms Expire May 7, 2004WILLIAM S. CRAWFORD, Fifth Congressional District, Meridian

RICKI R. GARRETT, Seventh Congressional District, Clinton

BRYCE GRIFFIS, First Congressional District, Tupelo

CARL NICHOLSON, JR., State-at-Large, Hattiesburg

Officers of the BoardWILLIAM S. CRAWFORD, President

BRYCE GRIFFIS, Vice President

THOMAS LAYZELL, Commissioner of Higher Education

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Officers of AdministrationSHELBY FRELAND THAMES, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. ..............................................................PresidentLINDA MCFALL, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. ..............................Vice President for Business and FinanceJOSEPH SCOTT PAUL, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.....................................Vice President for Student AffairsJAMES ORRIN WILLIAMS, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. ...........................Vice President, USM Gulf CoastRICHARD GIANNINI, B.S., M.S. .............................................Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Academic DeansMARY ANN STRINGER, B.A., M.M., D.M.A. ..............................Dean of the College of The ArtsWILLIAM D. GUNTHER, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. .................................................Dean of the College of

Business AdministrationCARL R. MARTRAY, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. .......................................................Dean of the College of

Education and PsychologyLAURA JANE BOUDREAUX, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. ..........................................Dean of the College of

Health and Human SciencesTIM WILLIAM HUDSON, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. ..........................Dean of the College of International

and Continuing EducationGLENN TERRY HARPER, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. ..........................Dean of the College of Liberal ArtsDARRELL JAY GRIMES, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.......................Dean of the College of Marine SciencesMARIE PETERSON FARRELL, B.S., M.S., M.P.H., Ed.D..............Dean of the College of NursingROBERT Y. LOCHHEAD, B.Sc., Ph.D. .........................................................Dean of the College of

Science and TechnologydDean of the Graduate School

MAUREEN ANN RYAN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. .........................................Dean of the Honors CollegeJAMES ROBERT MARTIN, B.A., M.A., M.S.L.S., Ph.D. ...................Dean of University Libraries

Graduate CouncilOfficers of the CouncilJulia Lytle, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ChairJan Drummond, Ed.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice ChairSusan A. Siltanen Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interium Corresponding SecretaryGreg Pierce M.Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recording SecretarySusan A. Siltanen Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ParliamentarianShelby F. Thames, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ex-Officio MemberJames R. Martin, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ex-Officio Member

MembersCollege of The Arts

Joseph Brumbeloe, Ph.D.Jennifer A. Torres, M.F.A.Janet Sumner Prieur, M.F.A.

College of Business AdministrationStephen Bushardt, D.B.A.Charles Jordan, D.B.A.

College of Education and PsychologyEdward C. Mann Ed.D.Jesse Palmer, Ed.D.Willie Lee Pierce, Ed.D.Heather Sterling-Turner, Ph.D.

College of Health and Human SciencesJan Drummnod, Ed.D.Joan L. Exline, Ed.D.M. Kathleen Yadrick, Ph.D.

College of International and Continuing EducationRonald John Swager, Ph.D.

College of Liberal ArtsLois Margaret Barnett, Ph.D.William Powell, Ph.D.Mary Villeponteaux, Ph.D.Amy L. Young, Ph.D.

College of NursingDianna Douglas, D.N.S.

College of Science and TechnologyCarolyn E. Beck, Ed.D.Gordon Cannon, Ph.D.Susan R. Ross, Ph.D.George M. Santangelo, Ph.D.

Institute of Marine ScienceCharlotte Anne Brunner, Ph.D.Julia Lytle, Ph.D.Student Representative


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GRADUATE FACULTY(Those associate graduate faculty listed in the academic programs sections are indicated here by anasterisk (*).)

ABBENYI, JULIANA, Associate Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Yaounde;Ph.D., McGill University.

ADAMS, MARY ANN, Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy. B.A., BirminghamSouthern; M.S., Troy State University; Ph.D., Florida State University.

*ADAMS, STEPHEN TODD, Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi.

AHUA, EMMANUEL, Assistant Professor of Community Health. B.S., Eastern WashingtonUniversity; M.S., Central Missouri State; H.S.D., Indiana University.

ALBER, SHEILA R., Graduate Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Special Education. B.S.,East Texas State University; M.Ed., College of Charleston; Ph.D., The Ohio State University.

ALBIN, MARVIN J., Associate Professor of Accounting. B.S., M.B.A., Mississippi StateUniversity; Ph.D., University of Houston. C.P.A.

*ALEXANDER, RAYMOND M., Clinical Instructor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.S., M.S.,The University of Southern Mississippi.

ALFORD, DARLYS, Associate Professor of Psychology, Gulf Coast. B.A., Fresno Pacific College:M.S., California State University; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara.

ALI, ADEL L., Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Statistics and AssociateProfessor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.S., Cairo University; M.S., Ph.D., LehighUniversity.

ALI, DIA L., Professor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.Com., Ain Shams University;M.B.A., Eastern Washington; Ph.D., Lehigh University.

ALI, KAMAL SHARAF, Professor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.Sc., University ofKhartoum, Sudan; Ph.D., Reading University, Reading U.K.

ALLEN, MICHAEL, Associate Professor of Psychology, Gulf Coast. A.B., University of NorthCarolina, Chapel Hill; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., University ofTennessee–Knoxville.

ANDERSON, GARY, Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., University of Rhode Island; M.S.,Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

ANDERSON, PATSY L., Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Mississippi; M.N.,D.N.S., Louisiana State University.

ANDERSON, TERRY L., Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology. B.S., Mississippi StateUniversity; M.S., P.E., University of Mississippi

*ANGLIN, ELIZABETH M., Instructor of French. B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Universityof California, Santa Barbara.

*ANNULIS, HEATHER, Visiting Assistant Professor of Workforce Training and Development.B.A., M.S., University of Louisiana of Lafayette.

APPELT-SLICK, GLORIA, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,University of Houston.

APPLIN, HARRY, Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., Southwestern Louisiana University;M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi.

ARBAUGH, THOMAS, JR., Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Mount Vernon NazareneCollege; M.Ed., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., Ohio University.

*ARNONE, ROBERT A., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Kent State University; M.S.,Georgia Institute of Technology.

ASHTON-JONES, EVELYN, Associate Professor of English. B.A., Western Illinois University;M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida.

ASPER, VERNON L., Associate Dean for Research and Sponsored Programs and Professor ofMarine Science. B.A., Messiah College; M.S., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., Woods HoleOceanographic Institute/Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


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AZRIA-EVANS, MURIEL R., Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies. B.A., University ofColorado-Boulder; M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University.

BABIN, BARRY J., Associate Professor of Marketing. B.S., Louisiana State University; M.B.A.,University of Central Florida; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

BABIN, LAURIE A., Associate Professor of Marketing. B.S., Michigan State University; M.B.A.,University of Central Florida; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

BAGGETT, WILLIAM C., JR., Professor of Art. B.F.A., M.F.A., Auburn University.

*BAKER, WADE H., Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi.

BALL, ANGELA SUE, Professor of English. B.A., Ohio University; M.F.A., University of Iowa;Ph.D., University of Denver.

BARNETT, LOIS MARGARET, Professor of History. B.A., University of Hartford; M.A., Ph.D.,Columbia University.

*BARRAU, OSCAR, Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., Weber State University; M.A., Ph.D.,University of Pennsylvania.

BARRON, JONATHAN, Associate Professor of English. B.A., Tufts University; M.A., Ph.D.,Indiana University.

BARTHELME, FREDERICK, Professor of English. M.A., Johns Hopkins University.

BARTHELME, STEVEN, Professor of English. B.A., University of Texas-Austin; M.A., JohnsHopkins University.

BATEMAN, ROBERT CAREY, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry andAssociate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D.,University of North Carolina.

BEAL, GLORIA D., Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.S., Xavier University ofLouisiana; M.S., Jackson State University; M.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;Ed.D., Jackson State University.

*BEAM, STEPHEN, Instructor of Human Performance and Recreation. M.D., University ofMississippi.

BECK, CAROLYN E., Associate Professor of Medical Technology. B.S., Texas Lutheran College;B.S., University of Texas-Medical Branch, Galveston; M.S., University of Houston-Clear Lake;Ed.D., Consortium-Baylor College of Medicine and University of Houston.

BECKETT, DAVID C., Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, B.S., University of NotreDame; M.S., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati.

*BEDENBAUGH, ANGELA OWEN, Research Scientist in Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S.,University of Texas; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

BEHM, DENNIS EUGENE, Associate Professor of Music. B.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa.

BELLIPANNI, LAWRENCE JOHN, Assistant Professor of Science Education. B.S., M.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; E.d.D., Mississippi State University.

BELTON, ADA HARRINGTON, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.A., DillardUniversity; M.Ed., Southern University A & M College; Ph.D., Fordham University, Lincoln Centerat New York, N.Y.

BELTON, WESLEY, Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Southern University and A & MCollege; M.S.W., Louisiana State University; D.S.W., Columbia University.

*BENDER, KAYE, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nursing. B.S.N., University of MississippiMedical Center; M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi.

BERMAN, MITCHELL E., Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bloomsburg University;M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University.

BERRY, DAVID CHAPMAN, JR., Professor of English. B.S., Bob Jones University; B.S., DeltaState University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee.

BERRY, VIRGINIA SWITZER, Assistant Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.A.,Louisiana State University; M.S., Vanderbilt University.


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*BERTOLINO, NANCY, Instructor of Nutrition and Food Systems. B.S., University of Houston;M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi

BETOUNES, DAVID ELTON, Professor of Mathematics. B.Arch, University of SouthernCalifornia, Los Angeles; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University.

BIESIOT, PATRICIA M., Associate Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., M.S., Bowling GreenState University; Ph.D., Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute/ Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology.

BILLON, WAYNE ELWOOD, Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition. B.S., Mississippi StateUniversity; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.

*BIRD, JERRY L., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas,Austin.

BISLAND, RALPH BRADFORD, JR., Professor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.S.,Louisiana State University; M.B.A., Loyola University; D.B.A., Mississippi State University.

BIVINS, JOHN A., Associate Professor of Music. B.M., M.M., Auburn University; D.M.A.,Louisiana State University.

BLACK, HAROLD TYRONE, Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business.B.B.A., M.A., Texas Technological University; Ph.D., Tulane University.

BLACKWELL, ANN P., Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., The University ofMississippi.

*BLESSE´, STEVEN K., Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi.

*BOHANON, JOSEPH P., Instructor of Social Work. B.S.W., M.S.W., The University of Texas atArlington.

BOLTON, CHARLES CLIFTON, Chair of the Department of History and Associate Professor ofHistory. B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University.

BOND, BRADLEY, Associate Professor of History. B.A., M.A., The University of SouthernMississippi; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

BOOTHE, ROBERT S., Associate Professor of Management. B.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.S.I.E., University of Alabama; D.B.A., Florida State University. C.P.I.M.

BOUDREAUX, LAURA. JANE, Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences and Professorof Food Service Management.. B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., TexasWoman’s University.

BOWLES, SHIRLEY J., Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Assistant Professorof Educational Leadership and Research, Gulf Coast. B.S., Mississippi Valley State University;M.Ed., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ed.D., Mississippi State University.

BOWMAN, BILLIE SUE, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; Ph.D., University of Mississippi.

*BOYD, BETTEE G., Instructor of English and Student Teaching Supervisor. B.A., M.A., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi.

*BOYD, JANICE D., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., M.S., University of Michigan;Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

BOYD, SHERI J, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Hendrix College; M.A., Ph.D.,Vanderbilt University.

*BRADLEY, MARSHALL R., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.A., M.S., University ofMississippi; Ph.D., University of Virginia.

*BRANSDORFER, RODNEY, Adjunct Professor of Foreign Language. B.A., Michigan State University;M.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

*BRANTON, DOROTHY ANN, Librarian II, Head, Cataloging Department, Cook Library. B.A., OurLady of the Lake University; M.L.S., University of North Texas.

BROCK, ANNA M., Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.Ed., University of Maryland; M.S.N., TexasWoman’s University; Ph.D., University of Maryland.

*BROOKS, K. CAROLYN, Instructor and Coordinator of Field Instruction, School of Social Work.


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B.A., University of West Florida; M.S.W., The University of Southern Mississippi.

*BROOME, LESLIE B., Instructor of Spanish. B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.A.,Louisiana State University.

*BROOME, RUTH ANN, Instructor of Nutrition and Dietetics and Director of the DieteticInternship. B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi.

BROUWER, MARIUS, Professor of Coastal Sciences. Ph.D., University of Groningen, TheNetherlands.

BROWN, CINDY, Assistant Professor of Journalism/Photojournalist. A.A., Art Institute of Atlanta;B.S., Florida State University; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.

BRUMBELOE, JOSEPH, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., M.M., Ph.D., Indiana University.

BRUNNER, CHARLOTTE ANNE, Associate Professor of Marine Science. B.A., University ofRhode Island; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography.

BUELOW, GEORGE DAVID, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University ofOregon.

BUMGARDNER, WALTER HENRY, Interim Director of the School of Human Performance andRecreation and Professor of Recreation. B.A., M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., TexasA&M University.

BURCHELL, LARK CHARLES, Professor of Recreation. B.S., East Central State College(Oklahoma); M.T., Southwestern State College (Oklahoma); Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

*BURDICK, GRAY, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice. B.A., Louisiana State University; J.D.,University of Mississippi School of Law; L.L.M., Tulane University School of Law.

BURGE, CECIL DWIGHT, Associate Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer andProfessor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University; P.E.

*BURGESS, CHARLES DUANE, Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., MississippiCollege; M.D., University of Mississippi Medical School.

BURGESS, CLIFFORD, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.A., OpenUniversity (England); M.S., Ph.D., North Texas State University.

BURNETT, JOANNE E., Assistant Professor of Second Language Acquisition and French. B.A.,Central Methodist College; M.A., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

BURR, RONALD LEWIS, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion. B.A., California StateUniversity, Los Angeles; M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of California, SantaBarbara.

BUSHARDT, STEPHEN CHRISTIAN, Director of Graduate Business Programs and Professor ofManagement. B.S.B.A., M.B.A., University of South Carolina; D.B.A., Mississippi StateUniversity.

BUTKO, PETER, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. M.S., D.N.S., KomenskyUniversity, Slovakia; Ph.D., Jozsef Attila University, Hungary.

BUTTS, MARY JANE, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center; D.S.N., The University of Alabamaat Birmingham.

*BYRNE, CHRISTIAN JEAN, Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Loyola University ofthe South; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University.

*BYXBE, FERRIS, Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi.

CABANA, DONALD, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., Northeastern University; M.S.,Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.

CADE, RUTH ANN TAYLOR, Director of the School of Engineering Technology and Professor ofEngineering Technology. B.A., Mississippi State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama.

CANNON, GORDON CLAUDE, The Thomas Waring Bennett, Jr. Distinguished Professor in theSciences and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.

CAPPER, DANIEL, JR., Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion. B.A., University ofVirginia; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.., University of Chicago.


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CARLIN, MARGARET FRANCES, Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.A., CornellUniversity; M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Wichita State University.

CARTER, GEORGE HENRY III, Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business.B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.

*CARUTHERS, JERALD W., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Catholic University;M.S., Ph.D., Texas A & M University.

CARVER, VIVIEN, Professor of Community Health. B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., EasternKentucky; Ed.D., University of Alabama.

CHAMBERS, DOUGLAS, Assistant Professor of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University ofVirginia.

*CHAMPAGNE, CATHERINE M., Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Food Systems. B.S.,University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University.

CHANCE, ROSEMARY, Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science. B.A., Texas A&IUniversity; M.A., Sam Houston State University; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University.

CHASTEEN, AMY L., Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.S., University of Alabama; M.A.,University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Michigan.

CHATHAM, CYNTHIA, Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Mississippi;M.S.N., D.S.N., University of Alabama, Birmingham.

CHRISITE-DAVID, ROHAN, Assistant Professor of Finance. ACIB, Charter Institute of Bankers(London); M.B.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

CLARK, MARK EDWARD, Associate Professor of Classics and History. B.A., University ofNorth Carolina; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Indiana University.

CLARK, STANLEY JOE, Associate Professor of Accounting. B.S.B.A., M.P.A., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Kentucky; C.P.A.

CLOUD, STEVEN J., Assistant Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.S.Ed., WesternCarolina University; M.S.P., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

COATES, EYLER R., Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana StateUniversity.

COBB, MARIA A., Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science andStatistics. B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Ph.D., Tulane University.

*COMBS, GERALD F., Adjunct Professor of Food and Nutrition. B.S., University of Illinois;Ph.D., Cornell University.

COMYNS, BRUCE, Assistant Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S., University of Maine; M.S.,College of William and Mary;. Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

CONTRERAS, JOSE', Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., University of Guanajuato; M.A.,Ph.D., The Ohio State University.

CONVILLE, RICHARD LANE, JR., Professor of Speech Communication. B.A., SamfordUniversity; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

COPELAND, DEBRA B., Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Loyola University; M.N.,D.S.N., Louisiana State University Medical Center.

COYNE, MARY LOUISE, Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., William Carey College; M.S.N., D.N.Sc.,The Catholic University of America.

*CRAWFORD, VIRGINIA, Instructor of Human Performance and Recreation. B.S., MississippiCollege; M.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center.

CREED, DAVID, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., University ofManchester, England.

CROCKETT, JAMES R., Professor of Accounting. B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Mississippi;D.B.A., Mississippi State University.

*CROUT, RICHARD L., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., University of South Carolina;M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.


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CUELLAR, NORMA G., Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.N., Louisiana State University Medical Center; D.S.N., University of Alabama atBirmingham.

CURRY, KENNETH J., Associate Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., M.S., University ofCentral Florida; Ph.D., University of Southern California.

*CUTRER, RODERICK, T. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Recreation.B.S., Mississippi College; M.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center.

DAGGETT, LUANN M., Assistant Professor of Nursing and Coordinator for Meridian Campus.B.S.N., University of San Francisco; M.S.N., University of California, San Francisco; D.S.N., TheUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham.

DAHLEN, ERIC REYNOLDS, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., Pacific LutheranUniversity; M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University.

DANFORTH, MARIE ELAINE, Professor of Anthropology. B.A., Albion College; M.A., Ph.D.,Indiana University.

*DANIEL, FRANCIS, Assistant Professor of Management, Gulf Coast. B.S., United States NavalAcademy; Ph.D., Florida State University.

DASSIER, JEAN-LOUIS, Assistant Professor of Second Language Acquisition and French. B.A.,University of Paris, France; M.A., University of Delaware; Ph.D., Ohio State University.

DAVIES, DAVID RANDALL, Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A., University of Arkansas; M.A.,Ohio State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.

DAVIS, ANITA, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M.E., M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University.

DAVIS, CHARLES R., Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Louisville; M.A., Ph.D.,University of Kentucky, Lexington.

DAVIS, DONNA F., Associate Professor of Management of Information Systems. B.S., FloridaState University; M.P.A., Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi; C.P.A.

DAVIS, JOHN CHESTER III, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., EastTexas State University.

DAVIS, KIMBERLEY M., Associate Professor of Music. B.M., University of South Alabama;M.M., D.M.A., The University of Southern Mississippi.

DAVIS, PATRICIA WOODS. B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., Eastern MichiganUniversity; M.S.W., University of Michigan; M.P.H., Ph.D., Tulane University.

DEAN, JACK LEE, Professor and Director of Orchestral Activities. B.M.E., M.M., The Universityof Southern Mississippi Ph.D.

DeARMEY, MICHAEL HOWARD, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion. B.A., M.A.,Memphis State University; M.A., Ph.D., Tulane University.

DeCHIARO, JOHN PAUL, Professor of Music. B.S., Mus.Ed., Kean College; M.A., New YorkUniversity.

*DeCOUX, VALERIE, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The University ofSouthern Mississippi.

DEMETRIOU, GEORGIOS A., Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.S., M.S.,Ph.D., University of Southwestern Louisiana.

DEPREE, CHAUNCEY MARCELLOUS, Professor of Accounting. B.A., State University of New York-Albany; M.S., D.B.A., University of Kentucky.

DING, JIU, Professor of Mathematics. B.S., M.S., Nanjing University; Ph.D., Michigan StateUniversity.

DIXON, CLIFTON V., Chair of the Department of Geography and Associate Professor ofGeography. B.S., M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

DOUGLAS, DIANNA, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.N., D.N.S, Louisiana State University Medical Center.

*DOW, MARTHA, Adjunct Professor of Spanish. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The University of SouthernMississippi.

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Associate Professor of Human Performance. B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.

DUHON, DAVID LESTER, Associate Professor of Management. B.S., University of SouthwesternLouisiana; M.B.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

DUNN, DEAN ALAN, Professor of Geology. B.S., B.S., University of Southern California, LosAngeles; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island.

EASTERLING, CYNTHIA RUSSELL, Professor of Fashion Merchandising. B.F.A., StephensCollege; M.S., Louisiana State University; Florida State University; M.A.Ed., The University ofSouthern Mississippi.Ph.D

EDWARDS, RONALD PHILIP, Professor of Psychology. B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.A.,Ph.D., University of Iowa.

ELLENDER, RUDOLPH DENNIS, JR., Associate Dean of the College of Science and Technologyand Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Texas A&MUniversity.

ELLIOTT, CHARLES A., Director of the School of Music and Professor of Music. B.M.E., M.M.E., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.

*ENDT, RITA L., Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, Gulf Coast. B.S., M.S., Wayne StateUniversity.

ERICKSON, KEITH VINCENT, Professor of Speech Communication. B.A., Washington StateUniversity; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ed.D., University of Michigan.

ESCOBAR, LUZ MARINA, Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., Javeriana University, Bogotá,Colombia; B.A., Pedagogica University, Bogotá; M.Ed., Loyola University; M.A.T.L., Ph.D.,University of Southern Mississippi.

EVANS, JEFFREY ALAN, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A., GracelandCollege; Ph.D., University of Kansas Medical Center.

EVANS, KARLIN S., Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies. B.S., M.S., University ofNevada; Ph.D., University of Memphis.

*EVANS, MARY BETH, Research Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.A., NorthwestMissouri State University; M.A., University of Iowa; Ed.D., Wayne State University.

EVANS, RONALD K., Assistant Professor of Human Performance. B.S., Lander College; M.S.,University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Auburn University.

EXLINE, JOAN L., Director of Center for Community Health and Assistant Professor ofCommunity Health. B.S., Indiana University; M.H.S.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., WayneState University.

*EZELL, JEANNE, Instructor of English. B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi;Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

*FAAS, RICHARD, Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. A.B., Lawrence College; M.S., Ph.D.,Iowa State University.

*FAIR, ESTELLA, Research Scientist, Institute for Disabilities Studies. B.S., University ofMississippi; M.S., Texas A&I University; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.

FALCONER, RENEE, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.Ed., University ofDurham, Institute of Education, U.K.; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Utah StateUniversity.

FAWCETT, NEWTON CREIG, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S., University ofDenver; M.S., Ph.D., University of New Mexico.

FLANAGAN, JAMES GERARD, Professor of Anthropology. B.A., M.A., University College,Cork, Ireland; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.

*FLEISCHER, PETER, Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., University of Minnesota;Ph.D., University of Southern California.

FLETCHER, DESMOND W., Associate Professor of Engineering Technology. B.ARCH.,M.ARCH., University of Texas at Austin.

FOLSE, RAYMOND FRANCIS, JR., Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S., LoyolaUniversity; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.


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FONDER-SOLANO, LEAH, Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., University of Minnesota-Morris;M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.

FORSTER, MICHAEL D., Director of School of Social Work and Associate Professor of SocialWork. B.A., Louisiana State University, New Orleans; M.S.W., University of Illinois, Chicago;Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

FORSYTHE, WILLIAM A. III, Professor of Nutrition. B.S., M.S., University of Florida; Ph.D.,Michigan State University.

FORTUNATO, VINCENT J., Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., State University of NewYork, College at Oswego; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; Ph.D., University atAlbany.

*FOUNTAIN, ANNE, Adjunct Professor of Spanish, B.A., M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D.,Columbia University.

*FOXWORTH, MARILYN, Instructor of Special Education. B.A., Millsaps; M.Ed., Ph.D.,University of Southern Mississippi.

FRASCHILLO, THOMAS VINCENT, Director of Bands and Professor of Music. B.M.E., M.M.E.,The University of Southern Mississippi; D.M.A., University of South Carolina.

FREDRICK, EDWARD R., Assistant Professor of Journalism and Public Relations. B.S.,University of Wisconsin-River Falls; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

*FUHRIMAN, JAY RICHARD, Professor of Bilingual Education and English as a SecondLanguage. B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University; Ed.D., Texas A&I University.

FULLER, GREGORY A., Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music. B.M.E.,Oklahoma Baptist University; M.M., Ph.D., University of Missouri.

*FUNCHESS, GLENDA, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. B.A., Texas Southern University;M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; J.D., University of Tennessee.

GANGSTEAD, SANDRA K., Professor of Human Performance. B.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse; M.S., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., University of Utah.

GARRAWAY, HUGH P. III, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.S., M.Ed.,The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Texas.

GAUDET, CYNDI, Assistant Professor of Workforce Training and Development. B.S., M.Ed., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

GENTILE, PHILLIP, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication. B.A., Youngstown StateUniversity; M.F.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Rochester.

GILLESPIE, JEANNE L., Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., Purdue University; M.A.,University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D., Arizona State University.

*GINN, CLYDE NEULAN, Vice President for Administrative Affairs Emeritus and AssociateProfessor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.S., M.Ed., The University of SouthernMississippi; Ed.D., McNeese State University.

GLAMSER, FRANCIS DENTON, Professor of Sociology. B.S., John Carroll University; M.S.,Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

GOERTZEN, CHRIS, Assistant Professor of Music. B.A., Austin College; M.Mus., Ph.D.,University of Illinois.

GOFF, DAVID HENRY, Director, School of Mass Communication and Journalism and Professorof Mass Communication. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts.

GOFF, LINDA D., Associate Professor of Speech Communication. B.S., Ohio State University;M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts.

GOGGIN, CHERYL L., Associate Professor of Art. B.A., Rice University; M.A., Ph.D., IndianaUniversity.

GOGGIN, WILLIAM C., Professor of Psychology. B.A., Rice University; Ph.D., IndianaUniversity.

*GONSOULIN, SIDNEY J., Director of Intramural-Recreational Sports. B.S., M.S., Louisiana StateUniversity.

*GOODMAN, RALPH R., Research Professor of Marine Science. B.S.E., B.S.E., M.S., Ph.D.,


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GORDON, GUS A., Associate Professor of Accounting. B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S.,Baylor University; D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University. C.P.A.

GORZEGNO, JANET M., Assistant Professor of Art. B.A., Drew University; Certificate, NewYork Studio School of Painting and Sculpture; M.F.A., Yale University.

*GRAHAM, ELIZABETH, Adjunct Instructor of Foreign Language. B.A., M.A., Bowling GreenState University; Ph.D., Ohio State University.

*GRAHAM-KRESGE, SUSAN MARIE, Instructor of Community Health. B.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; M.P.H. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

GREEN, FREDERICK P., Associate Professor of Recreation. B.S., M.S., Southern IllinoisUniversity; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

GREEN, TRELLIS GARNETT, Associate Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business.B.B.A., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Florida State University.

GREENE, KATHANNE WESTBROOK, Associate Professor of Political Science. B.S., AuburnUniversity; M.P.P.A., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., University of Utah.

GREER, TAMMY FAY, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of New Orleans;M.S., Ph.D., Tulane University.

GREINER, JOY MARILYN, Associate Professor of Library and Information Science. B.A.,M.L.S., University of Mississippi; Advanced M.L.S., Ph.D., Florida State University.

GRIMES, DARRELL JAY, Dean of the College of Marine Sciences and Professor of CoastalSciences. B.A., M.A., Drake University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.

*GUNN, SUE, Adjunct Instructor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S., Delta State University;M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi.

GUNTHER, WILLIAM DAVID, Dean of the College of Business Administration and Professor ofEconomics. B.S., M.S., Kent State University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.

GUPTON, SANDRA LEE, Professor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.S., M.Ed.,Valdosta State College; Ed.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro.

GWOZDZ, LAWRENCE STEPHEN, Professor of Music. B.M.E., State University of New York atFredonia; M.M., University of Nebraska; D.M.A., University of Iowa.

*GYNAN, SHAW, Adjunct Professor of Foreign Language. B.A., Georgetown University,Washington, D.C.; M.A., University of Texas at El Paso; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.

HAILEY, BARBARA JO, Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Florida; M.S., Ph.D.,University of Georgia.

HAIRSTON, ROSALINA, Professor of Science Education. B.S., University of the Philippines;Ph.D., The University of Texas, Austin.

HALL, JAMES LARRY, Professor of Mass Communication. B.A., Louisiana College; M.A.,Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Ohio University.

HALL, MARGARET JEAN, Professor of Medical Technology. A.B., University of North Carolina,Chapel Hill; M.S., University of Denver; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

*HALLAB, ZAHER, Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management. B.S., University of Arizona;M.A., M.B.A., The George Washington University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

*HALLOCK, ZACHARIAH R., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Polytechnic Institute ofBrooklyn; M.S., Ph.D., Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University ofMiami.

*HAMWI, ISKANDAR SALOUM, Chair of the Department of Economics, Finance, andInternational Business and Professor of Finance. B.A., Damascus University; M.A.S., University ofMichigan; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.

HAQUE, S. M. MAZHARUL, Professor of Mass Communication. B.A., M.A., University ofDacca; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio University.

HARBAUGH, BONNIE LEE, Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs in the College of Nursing andAssistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.S.N., Universityof Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

HARPER, GLENN TERRY, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor of History. B.A.,Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University.

HARRIS, ELIZABETH KAY, Associate Professor of English, Gulf Coast. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,University of Texas, Austin.

HARSH, JOHN RICHARD, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Ph.D., BowlingGreen State University.

HARTMAN, SHERRY, Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Mississippi College; M.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; Dr.P.H., Tulane University.

HARTSELL, TARALYNN S., Assistant Professor of Technology Education. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,University of Arizona.

*HARTWIG, GEOFFREY B., Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.D., Duke University.

HARVEY, TAMARA, Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges; M.A.,University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of California-Irvine.

HASPESLAGH, JEAN, Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.Ed., University of Akron;M.S., University of Minnesota; D.N.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center.

HAUER, STANLEY R., Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Professor of English.B.A., M.A., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee.

HAWKINS, WILLIAM E., Chair of the Department of Coastal Sciences and Professor of CoastalSciences. B.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center.

HAYES, MONICA, Assistant Dean of the College of The Arts and Associate Professor of Theatre.B.A. Northern Illinois University; M.F.A., Illinois State University.

HAYNES, DOROTHY ELIZABETH, Instructor of Library and Information Science. B.A., B.S.,Texas Women’s University; M.L.S., Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin;

HEARD, RICHARD W., Professor of Coastal Science. B.S., M.S., University of Georgia; Ph.D.,The University of Southern Mississippi.

HEIDEN, C. HOWARD, Senior Associate Dean of the College of Science and Technology andProfessor of Engineering Technology. B.S., United States Naval Academy; M.S., New Mexico StateUniversity; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. P.E.

HEINHORST, SABINE, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S., Universitat Hamburg,West Germany; Ph.D., Clemson University.

*HENDERSON, JAMES RANDAL, Associate Professor of Accounting. B.S., Harding College;M.S., Memphis State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University. C.P.A.

HENTHORNE, TONY LEONARD, Professor of Marketing. B.A., Ouachita Baptist University;M.B.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Mississippi.

*HERROD, CHRISTOPHER M., Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., The Universityof Southern Mississippi.

HERZINGER, KIM ALLEN, Professor of English. B.A., Oberlin College; M.A., Ph.D., Universityof Rochester.

HESTER, ROGER DAVID, Professor of Polymer Science. B.S., Auburn University; M.S., Ph.D.,Georgia Institute of Technology.

*HEUSINKVELD, PAULA RAE, Professor of Spanish. B.A., Central College; M.A., Ph.D.,University of Wisconsin.

*HILL, ROGER HARVEY, Associate Professor of Music. B.M., M.M., Indiana University.

HILTON, EDITH L., Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., Northern Illinois University; M.S., St. XavierUniversity; D.S.N., The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

HINTON, AGNES W., Associate Professor of Community Health. B.S., Mississippi University forWomen; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Dr.P.H., University of Alabama at Birmingham.

HOFACRE, MARTA JEAN, Professor of Music. B.M.E., Bowling Green State University; M.M.,University of Michigan; D.M.A., University of Oklahoma.

HOLLANDSWORTH, JAMES GUY, JR., Associate Provost, Professor of Psychology, andLecturer in History. B.A., Davidson College; M.S., University of Mississippi; M.Ed., Ph.D.,University of North Carolina.


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*HOLYER, RONALD, Adjunct Professor of Mathematical Sciences. B.A., Augustana College;M.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

HONG, SHERMAN, Professor of Music. B.M.Ed., The University of Southern Mississippi;M.M.E., Northwestern University; Ed.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.

HORNOR, WILLIAM EDWARD, Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Christian BrothersCollege; M.S., Ph.D., Memphis State University.

HOSMAN, LAWRENCE ANDREW, Professor of Speech Communication. B.A., University ofMissouri, Kansas City; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

HOUSE, JOHN, Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A., Auburn University; M.F.A., University ofTennessee.

HOUSTON, SHELTON L., Associate Director of the School of Engineering Technology andAssociate Professor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; Ph.D., University of Mississippi.

HOWELL, FREDDIE GENE, Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., Texas A & M University;M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University.

HOWELL, JOHN EMORY, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S.Ed., Marion College;M.N.S., Arizona State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

HOYLE, CHARLES ENSLEY, The Southern Society for Coatings Distinguished Professor andProfessor of Polymer Science and Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A., Baylor University; M.S.,Ph.D., Northwestern University.

*HROSTOWSKI, SUSAN, Visiting Instructor of Social Work. B.A., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.Div., Virginia Theological Seminary; M.S.W., The University of SouthernMississippi.

HSIEH, CHANG-TSEH, Professor of Management Information Systems. B.A., National TaiwanUniversity; M.B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Purdue University.

HUANG, FAQING, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. M.S., Qinghai Institute ofSalt Lake, China; Ph.D., Duke University.

HUBBLE, SUSAN MARIE, Assistant Director of the School of Human Performance andRecreation and Associate Professor of Recreation. B.S.Ed. Illinois State University; M.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; Ed.D., University of Utah.

HUDSON, MABEL JANE, Chair of the Department of Medical Technology and Professor ofMedical Technology. B.S., Mississippi University for Women; M.S., Mississippi State University;Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.

HUDSON, TIM WILLIAMS, Dean of the College of International and Continuing Education andProfessor of Economic Development. B.A., M.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D.,Clark University.

HUGHES, WILLIAM EUGENE, Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Alabama.

HUNT, DENNIS R., Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., Northwestern University; L.L.B.,Harvard Law School; L.L.M., Northwestern University Law School.

HUNT, H. DAVID, Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University;Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

*HURLBURT, HARLEY E., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Department of MarineScience. B.S., Union College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University.

HUTCHINSON, JOE C., Chair of the Department of Hospitality Management and AssociateProfessor of Hospitality Management. B.S., University of Houston; M.B.A., Southwest Texas StateUniversity; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

IVY, THOMAS TUCKER, Professor of Marketing. B.A., Hendrix College; M.Ed., University ofArkansas; Ph.D., Arizona State University.

JACKSON, HOMER EDWIN, Chair of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology andProfessor of Anthropology. B.A., American University; M.A., Tulane University; Ph.D., Universityof Michigan.

JACKSON, SARA, Associate Professor of Special Education, Gulf Coast. B.A.E., University of


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*JACOBS, GREGG A., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Marine Science. B.S., University ofColorado; M.S., Oregon State University, Ph.D., University of Colorado.

*JAEGAR, ROBERT G., Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., University of Maryland atCollege Park; M.A., University of California at Berkley; Ph.D., University of Maryland at CollegePark.

JANES, SHARYN, Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Marywood College; M.S., State University ofNew York, Binghamton; Ph.D., Florida State University.

JENSEN, R. GEOFFREY, Assistant Professor of History. B.A., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D.,Yale University.

JESTICE, PHYLLIS G., Assistant Professor of History. B.A., University of Puget Sound; M.A.,Ph.D., Stanford University.

JOHNSEY, GARY. Associate Professor of Engineering Technology. B.A., Auburn University;M.S., University of Missouri.

*JOHNSON, JAMES T., Director of the Center for Research Support. B.S., M.E.D., University ofSouth Carolina; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

JONES, GARY EDWIN, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A.,Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.

*JONES, ROBERT L., Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., Indiana University; M.S.,Ph.D., University of Tennessee.

JORDAN, CHARLES EDWARD, Professor of Accounting. B.S., B.A., M.A., University of WestFlorida; D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University. C.P.A.

*JOUBERT, STEPHAN V., Adjunct Professor of Mathematics. B.S., M.S., D.Sc., University ofPretoria.

JUDD, STEPHEN GLENN, Associate Professor of Theatre. B.A., Western Maryland College;M.F.A., University of Georgia.

*KAIHATU, JAMES MICHAEL, Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., California StatePolytechnic University; M.S., University of California; Ph.D., University of Delaware.

*KALRA, ASHOK K., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Ranchi University, India; M.S.,University of British Columbia, Canada; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley.

KAMENKOVICH, VLADIMIR M., Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Moscow State University;Ph.D., Shirshov Institute, Moscow, Russia.

KARNES, FRANCES ANN, Professor of Special Education. B.S., Quincy College (Illinois);M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Illinois.

KAUFMANN, JEFFREY C., Assistant Professor of Anthropology. B.A., B.S., Montana StateUniversity; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison.

KAUL, ARTHUR JESSE, Professor of Journalism. B.A., Central Methodist College; M.A.,Western Kentucky University; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.

KAZELSKIS, RICHARD, Professor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.S., Ed.D.,University of Georgia.

KEASTER, RICHARD D., Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Research andProfessor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.S., Greenville College; M.Ed., Ph.D.,University of New Orleans.

KEMP, DORIS A., Assistant to Director and Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi.

KHANNA, RAJIVE KUMAR, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S.,University of Delhi; M.Sc., Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Ph.D., Indian Institute ofTechnology, Kanpur.

KHOURY, AMAL J., Assistant Professor of Community Health. B.S., M.P.H., American University ofBeirut; Ph.D., John Hopkins University.

KIMBER, MICHAEL, Associate Professor of Music. B.M., University of Kentucky; M.M., University ofMichigan; D.M.A., Catholic University of America.


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*KING, CECELIA N., Assistant Professor of Community Health. B.S., Spring Hill College; M.P.H.,Tulane University; Ph.D., University of California.

*KING, ERNEST W., Associate Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business. B.A.,University of South Florida; J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University; L.L.M., University ofMiami, Florida.

KINNELL, ANN MARIE, Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., University ofWisconsin; Ph.D., Indiana University.

KLINEDINST, MARK A., Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business. B.A.,Clark University; M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University.

KOEPPEL, JOHN CARRINGTON, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., M.A., Memphis StateUniversity; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.

*KOHN, DANIEL E., Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi.

KOLBO, JEROME, Associate Dean of College of Health and Human Sciences and Associate Professor ofSocial Work. B.A., University of Mary; M.S.W., University of Denver; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

KOLIBAL, JOSEPH G., Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Carnegie-Mellon University;M.S., Imperial College of Science and Technology; D. Phil., Oxford University.

KOLIN, PHILIP CHARLES, Professor of English. B.S., Chicago State University; M.A.,University of Chicago; Ph.D., Northwestern University.

KOLZOW, DAVID R., Chair of the Department of Economic Development and AssociateProfessor of Economic Development. B.S., Concordia Teachers College; M.S., Northern IllinoisUniversity; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.

KREISER, BRIAN ROBERT, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., University of NorthCarolina, Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of Colorado.

KUCZAJ, STAN A., II, Chair of the Department of Psychology and Professor of Psychology. B.A.,University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

KUDISCH, JEFFREY D., Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., University of Florida; M.S.,University of Central Florida; Ph.D., The University of Tennessee.

KUHN, FRANCIS X., Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance and Associate Professor of Theatre.B.S., Temple University; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University.

KUSKIN, WILLIAM, Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Vassar College; M.A., Ph.D.,University of Wisconsin-Madison.

KYRIAKOUDES, LOUIS, Assistant Professor of History, Gulf Coast. B.A., University of NorthCarolina, Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.

LANGSTRAAT, LISA R., Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; M.A., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Purdue University.

*LANMON, MARVIN LEE, JR., Associate Professor of Technology Education. B.S., M.Ed.,Ed.D., East Texas State University.

LARES, JAMEELA, Associate Professor of English. B.A., California State University, Fullerton; M.A.,University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of Southern California.

*LAVOIE, DAWN, Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.A., University of New Hampshire;M.S., University of Rhode Island; M.S., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

LEA, JAMES FRANKLIN, Professor of Political Science. B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University;M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

LEACH, MARK MICHAEL, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Cincinnati;Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

LEBSACK, SHARON ELAINE, Associate Professor of Music. B.A., B.M., M.M, University ofNorthern Colorado.

LEE, JOON C., Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S., Seoul National University; Ph.D.,University of Florida.

*LEMING, THOMAS, Adjunct Instructor of Marine Science. B.S., University of Washington;M.S., University of Miami; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.


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LEVENTHAL, LOIS ANN, Professor of Music. B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.M., New EnglandConservatory of Music; D.M.A., University of Indiana.

LEWIS, STANLEY X., JR., Professor of Management Information Systems. B.S.B.A., M.B.A.,Louisiana Technological University; D.B.A., Mississippi State University. C.P.A., C.F.E., C.C.E.A.

LEYBOURNE, ALAN, Professor of Engineering Technology. B.S., University of Florida; M.S.,Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Florida.

LIN, LIN-MIAO, Assistant Professor. B.A., Tunghai University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia StateUniversity.

LINDLEY, JAMES T., Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business. B.A.,University of North Carolina, Asheville; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

LINDQUIST, JULIE L., Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois atChicago.

LIPSCOMB, JOHN W., JR., Professor of Engineering Technology. B.S.E.E., B.S.M.E., M.S.M.E.,Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. P.E.

*LITTLE, BRENDA J., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Baylor University; Ph.D.,Tulane University.

LO, MELODY, Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business. B.A., National TsingHua University; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University.

LOCHHEAD, ROBERT Y., Dean of the College of Science and Technology and Professor ofPolymer Science. B.Sc., Ph.D., Strathclyde University.

LOHRENZ, STEVEN ERIC, Professor of Marine Science. B.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D.,Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute/Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

LOTZ, JEFFERY M., Associate Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S., University of Minnesota;M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

LUCAS, AUBREY KEITH, President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Higher Education.B.S., M.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Florida State University.

LUCE, ERIC F., Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Gulf Coast. B.A., M.A.T.,Colgate University; Ph.D., New York University.

LUNDY, KAREN SAUCIER, Professor of Nursing. B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi;M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.

*LUO, YUAN, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., M.S., Peking University; Ph.D.,Health Sciences Center, SUNY-Syracuse.

LUX, MARY FRANCES, Associate Professor of Medical Technology. B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.,University of Mississippi.

*LYCZKOWSKI-SCHULTZ, JOANNE, Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.A., StateUniversity of New York, Buffalo; M.A., College of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of MarineScience; Ph.D., University of Maine.

LYDDON, WILLIAM J., Professor of Psychology. B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi;M.S., California State University, Fresno; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara.

LYTLE, JULIA S., Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S., Asbury College; M.S., Ph.D., University ofTexas, Austin.

LYTLE, THOMAS F., Professor of Coastal Sciences. A.B., Middle Tennessee State University;Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin.

MACKAMAN, DOUGLAS P., Associate Professor of History. B.A., University of Wisconsin,Madison; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley.

MAE, LYNDA, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S.,Ph.D., Purdue University.

MAGRUDER, JAMES SCOTT, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems.B.S.B.A., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.

MALLORY, STEPHEN L., Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Assistant Professor ofCriminal Justice. B.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi;Ph.D., University of Mississippi.


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MALONE, PATRICIA ANN, Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Baylor University; M.M.,University of Cincinnati; D.M., Florida State University.

MALONE, SUSAN C., Associate Professor of English. B.A., University of South Alabama; M.Ed.,Ed.D., Vanderbilt University.

MANEVAL, MARK W., Professor of Coaching and Sports Administration. B.S., M.A., AngeloState University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.

MANLY, THERON W., Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Research, Gulf Coast.B.S., Howard College; M.A. Ed.D., University of Alabama.

MANN, EDWARD C., Chair of the Department of Technology Education and Associate Professorof Technology Education. B.A., Thiel College, M.Ed., D.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University.

MARCHMAN, DAVID A., Professor of Engineering Technology. B.B.C., M.B.C., University ofFlorida.

MARQUARDT, RONALD GENE, Professor of Political Science. B.S., M.S., Kansas StateCollege; Ph.D., University of Missouri. J.D., Mississippi College School of Law.

MARSHAK, JOHN J., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.A., M.A.,Harvard University; M.Ed., Tufts University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.

*MARTIN, JOSEPHINE, Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Food Systems. B.S., University ofSouthwestern Louisiana; M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University.

MARTRAY, CARL, Dean of the College of Education and Psychology and Professor ofPsychology. B.A., Fairmont State College; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama.

MASZTAL, NANCY BROWNING, Chair of the Division of Education and Psychology andProfessor of Curriculum and Instruction, Gulf Coast. B.A., Florida State University; M.Ed., Ph.D.,University of Miami.

MATHIAS, LON JAY, Professor of Polymer Science. B.S., University of Iowa; M.S., Ph.D.,University of Michigan.

MATLACK, GLENN R., Associate Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., Bates College; Ph.D.,University of North Wales.

MATTSON, GERALD A., Director of Forensic Science and Associate Professor of School ofPolymers and High Performance Materials. B.S., Duke University; Ph.D., Auburn University.

MAULDING, WANDA, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Gulf Coast. B.S. MillsapsCollege; M.Ed., Mississippi College; Ed.D., University of North Texas.

MAURITZ, KENNETH A., Professor of Polymer Science and Polymer Physicist. B.S., M.S.,University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.

MAYO, CHARLES M., Assistant Professor of Journalism. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama.

MAYS, WILLIAM MICHAEL, Associate Professor of English. B.A., University of Puget Sound;M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington.

MCBRIDE, ALLAN., Chair of the Department of Political Science and Associate Professor of PoliticalScience. B.A., Louisiana State University, New Orleans; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D..,Southern Illinois University

MCCORMICK, CHARLES LEWIS III, Professor of Polymer Science and Chemistry andBiochemistry. B.S., Millsaps College; Ph.D., University of Florida.

MCCOY, JOHN G., Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., Albright College; M.S., Ph.D.,Colorado State University

*MCDANIEL, JOHNNY, Adjunct Associate Professor of Human Performance and Recreation.Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

*MCDOWELL, LIDA GARRETT, Instructor of Mathematics. B.S., Newcomb College of TulaneUniversity; M.S.T., Middle Tennessee State University; M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi.

*MCGEE, BERNESTINE B., Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Food Systems. B.S., SouthernUniversity; M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

MCGUIRE, JAMES G., Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs and Assistant Professor ofCommunity Health. B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Western Kentucky University;Ph.D., University of Tennessee.


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MCKEE, JESSE OSCAR, Professor of Geography. B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania; M.A.,Ph.D., Michigan State University.

MCMURTREY, KENNETH DEE, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S., CentralMissouri State College, Ph.D., Colorado State University.

MCNEESE, MARY NELL, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.S.,Samford University; M.Ed., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Alabama.

MEAD, LAWRENCE R, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Mathematics. B.S.,Lawrence Technological University; M.A., Ph.D., Washington University.

MEADE, JAMES WALTER, JR., Professor of Art. B.S., M.A., East Tennessee State University;M.F.A., University of Georgia.

*MEDINA, MANUEL, Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University;Ph.D., University of Kansas.

MELTON, MICHAEL, Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business.B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

MEYER, JOHN CARL, Associate Professor of Speech Communication. B.A., Phillips University;M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.

MEYER, MARY KAY, Senior Research Scientist, Division of Applied Research, National FoodService Management Institute and Research Professor of Food Service Management. B.S., AuburnUniversity; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Virginia Polytech Institute and State University.

MEYLAN, MAURICE ANDRE, Professor of Geology. B.A., State University of New York,Buffalo; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Hawaii.

MIDDLEBROOKS, BOBBY LYNN, Professor of Biological Sciences. B.A., Rice University;M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas.

MIGNOR, DEOLINDA, Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Salve Regina College; M.N.,Louisiana State University; D.N.S., Louisiana State University.

MILLER, APRIL D., Associate Dean of the College of Education and Psychology and AssociateProfessor of Special Education, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University.

MILLER, JAMES E., Professor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.S., University ofSouthwestern Louisiana; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of Southwestern Louisiana.

*MILLER, JERRY L., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., University of South Carolina;M.S., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., University of Miami.

MILLER, MARK MICHAEL, Associate Dean of the College of International and ContinuingEducation and Professor of Economic Development. B.S. University of Maryland; M.I.M.,Thunderbird; Ph.D., University of Arizona.

*MILLER, RICHARD L., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Duke University; M.S.,Louisiana State University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University.

*MINN, JAMES, Research Scientist in Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S., Ph.D., University ofPittsburgh.

*MITCHELL, THOMAS, Adjunct Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi.

MITRA, AMAL K., Associate Professor of Community Health. M.D., D.I.H., The University of Dhaka;M.P.H., Dr.P.H., The University of Alabama, Birmingham.

*MIXON, FRANKLIN G., JR., Associate Professor of Economics. B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University.

MONCREIFF, CYNTHIA, Assistant Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S., State University of NewYork; M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Mississippi State University.

MOORE, FRANK R., Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences and Professor of BiologicalSciences. B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.S., Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., ClemsonUniversity.

MOORE, ROBERT B. III, Associate Professor of Polymer Science. B.S. Angelo State University;Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

MORELAND, WILBUR LAFE, Professor of Music. B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado.

MORSE, TIMOTHY E., Assistant Professor. B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.Ed., University of

New Orleans; Ed.D., University of Kentucky.

MOSER, STEVEN R., Associate Director of Bands, Director of Pride of Mississippi MarchingBand, and Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Mississippi; M.M.E., Texas ChristianUniversity.

*MUELLER, CHERYL E., Director of the USM Center for Child Development and Instructor ofFamily Life Studies. B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S., Eastern Michigan University.

MULLICAN, LARRY DUANE, Professor of Theatre. B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.A.,University of Colorado.

*MULLIN, KEITH D., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.A., Indiana University; M.S.,Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Ph.D., Mississippi State University.

MUMA, JOHN RONALD, Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.S., M.A., CentralMichigan University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

NAGHSHPOUR, SHAHDAD, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems, GulfCoast. B.S., Tehran University; M.A., Western Michigan University; M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma StateUniversity.

NAGURNEY, FRANK KLEIN, Professor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.A., Rider College;M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh.

*NEAL, EDITH G., Adjunct Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S., University ofArkansas at Pine Bluff; M.S., University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; Ph.D., Texas Women’sUniversity.

*NEAL, SCOTTIE E., Instructor of Engineering Technology. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi.

NECHAEV, DMITRI, Assistant Professor of Marine Science. M.S., Moscow Institute of Physics &Technology; Ph.D., Shirshov Institute of Oceanology.

NELSON, ERIC W., Assistant Professor of History, Gulf Coast. B.A., The George WashingtonUniversity; D. Phil., Merton College, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.

NELSON, JANET S., Associate Professor of Special Education. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., NorthernIllinois University.

NETTLES, MARY FRANCES, Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics and AssociateProfessor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., Ph.D.,Kansas State University.

*NIELSEN, SHELLIE, Assistant Professor of Dance. B.F.A., University of Utah; M.A., TeachersCollege Columbia University.

NIROOMAND, FARHANG, Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration andProfessor of Economics , Finance, and International Business. B.A., National University of Iran;M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.

NISSAN, EDWARD, Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business. B.S.,University of Kansas; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.

NOBLIN, CHARLES DONALD, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Mississippi College; M.S.,Virginia Commonwealth University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

NORED, LISA A. SELLERS, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., M.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; J.D., Mississippi College School of Law.

NORTON, MELANIE J., Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science. B.A., StateUniversity College at Oneonta; M.L.S., Ph.D., North Texas State University.

NUWER, DEANNE, Assistant Professor of History. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., The University of SouthernMississippi.

O’BRIEN, GREGORY, Assistant Professor of History. B.A., University of California, San Diego;M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky.

ODOM, WILLIAM Associate Professor of German and Russian. B.A., Louisiana State University;Ph.D., Tulane University.

OLMI, D. JOE, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., M.Ed., Mississippi State University;Ed.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana; Ph.D., Mississippi State University.


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O’NEIL, BRIAN, Assistant Professor of History. B.A., University of California, San Diego; M.A.,Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles.

*ORSI, THOMAS H., Adjunct Professor of Geology. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.

*ORTLOFF, WARREN, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.A., M.Ed.,Southeastern Louisiana University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University.

OSHRIN, STEPHEN EDWARD, Chair of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences andProfessor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.A., Plattsburgh State University; M.A., Ph.D., OhioUniversity.

OTVOS, ERVIN G., Associate Professor of Coastal Sciences. Diploma, University of Science(Budapest); M.S., Yale University; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts.

OVERSTREET, ROBIN M., Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S. University of Oregon; M.S., Ph.D.University of Miami.

PALMER, JAMES JESSE, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.A., M.A., Delta StateUniversity; Ed.D., Auburn University.

PANDEY, RAS BIHARI, Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S., M.S., University ofAllahabad, India; Ph.D., University of Roorkee, India.

PANELLA, LAWRENCE M., Associate Professor of Music. B.M., The University of North Texas;M.M., Northern Illinois University.

PANTON, KENNETH JOHN, Professor of Geography and Director of British Studies Program.M.A., University of Edinburgh; Ph.D., King’s College, University of London.

PARKER, JOSEPH BALFOUR, Professor of Political Science. B.A., M.A., Louisiana StateUniversity; Ph.D., Tulane University.

*PARKER, JULIE C., Instructor of Child and Family Studies. B.S., M.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi.

PATE, GWENDOLYN ANN, Associate Professor of Accounting. B.M., M.P.A., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; C.P.A.

PATRICK, DAVID MAXWELL, Professor of Geology. B.S.C.E., Purdue University; A.M.,University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. P.E.

PAUL, JOSEPH SCOTT, Vice President for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor of Psychology.B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., The University of Alabama.

PAYNE, THOMAS E., Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The University of SouthernMississippi; J.D., University of Mississippi.

*PERKINS, HENRY T., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology; M.S., New York University; Ph.D., Woods Hole Oceanographic Institut/MassachusettsInstitute of Technology.

*PERRY, HARRIET M., Assistant Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S., Florida State University;M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi.

PERRY, RICHARD, Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., Tennessee Technological University;M.M., University of Illinois; D.M.A., University of Wisconsin at Madison.

PESSONEY, GEORGE FRANCIS III, Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., M.A., Sam HoustonState College; Ph.D., University of Texas.

PETERSON, MARK, Associate Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S., Coastal Carolina University;M.S., Florida Institute of Technology; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.

PHILLIPS, DENNIS R., Associate Professor of Coaching and Sports Administration. B.A., PacificLutheran University; M.A.T., Whitworth College; D.P.E., Springfield College.

PHILLIPS, JERRY, Program Coordinator of Coaching and Sports Administration and AssistantProfessor of Coaching and Sports Administration. B.A., Southern Methodist University; M.S.,Ph.D., Kansas University.

PIAZZA, BARRY LYNN, Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Nicholls State University; M.S., Ph.D.,Clemson University.

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Coordinator of Adult Education. B.S.E., M.Ed., Delta State University; Ed.D., North Carolina StateUniversity.

POJMAN, JOHN ANTHONY, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Coordinator ofUndergraduate Programs. B.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., University of Texas.

POLK, NOEL EARL, Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Mississippi College; Ph.D., University ofSouth Carolina.

POLUSHIN, MICHAEL, Assistant Professor of History. B.A., M.A., University of Alberta; Ph.D.,Tulane University.

*POOLE, W. HARVEY III, Instructor of Human Performance. B.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.S., William Carey College.

*POPE, ELDIA LIN, Instructor of Geology. B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi

POSEY, RODERICK BURL, Professor of Accounting. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. C.P.A.

POWELL, WILLIAM W., Coordinator of MATL Program and Associate Professor of TESOL andFrench. B.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Florida State University.

PRICE, CATHERINE H., Associate Professor of Hospitality Management. B.A., MississippiUniversity for Women; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Virginia PolytechnicInstitute.

*PRIDGEN, PAMELA, Adjunct Instructor of Library and Information Science. B.A., M.L.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi.

PRIEUR, JANET SUMNER, Associate Professor of Dance. B.F.A., Juilliard School of Music;M.F.A., University of Michigan.

PURVIS, JOHNNY RAY, Professor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.A., M.A.,Northwestern State College; Ed.D., Northeast Louisiana University.

PYE, WALLACE CLARK, Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics.B.S., M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.

RACHAL, JOHN RALPH, Professor of Educational Leadership and Research, A.B., East CarolinaUniversity; M.A., Ed.D., North Carolina State.

*RACHEL, MARCIA M., Adjunct Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Mississippi College; M.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Mississippi.

RAGSDALE, DANA OUGH, Professor of Music. B.M., University of Denver; M.M., University ofHartford; D.M.A., Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

RAKOCINSKI, CHET F., Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S., M.S., Northern Illinois University;Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.

RANDOLPH, DANIEL LEE, Professor of Psychology. B.S., West Virginia University; M.Ed.,Marquette University; Ph.D., Florida State University.

RANGE, LILLIAN MILLER, Professor of Psychology. B.S., East Tennessee State University;M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University.

RAYBORN, GRAYSON HANKS, Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S., Rensselaer; Ph.D.,University of Florida.

REDALJE, DONALD G., Professor of Marine Science. B.A., University of California, SantaBarbara; Ph.D., University of Hawaii.

REDFERN, MYLAN B., Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Augusta College; M.S., FloridaState University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

REEVES-KAZELSKIS, CAROLYN KELLER, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.S., EastTexas State University; M.Ed., Ed.D., Mississippi State University.

REHNER, TIMOTHY, Assistant Director of School of Social and Associate Professor of SocialWork. B.A., Asbury College; M.S.W., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.

REINERT, BONITA R., Professor of Nursing. B.S., Lamar University; M.S.N., University of TexasMedical Branch at Galveston; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.

*REY, STEPHEN VAN, Instructor of Intramural-Recreational Sports. B.S., M.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi.


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RICHARDS, JANET, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Gulf Coast. B.S., NewJersey State College; M.Ed., Tulane University; Ph.D., University of New Orleans.

*RICHARDSON, MICHAEL D., Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., University ofWashington; M.S., College of William and Mary; Ph.D., Oregon State University.

RICHARDSON, THOMAS JOSEPH, Coordinator of Seniors Honors and Professor of English.B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., VanderbiltUniversity.

RICHMOND, MARK GLENN, Graduate Coordinator and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction.B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ed.D., Indiana University.

RIMES, BRADY RAY, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Statistics. B.S., M.S. TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

*ROBERTS, JAMES L., JR., Instructor of Criminal Justice. B.A., Millsaps; M.B.A., Mississippi StateUniversity; J.D., University of Mississippi.

ROBISON, MARY A., Professor of English. M.A., Johns Hopkins University.

RODRIGUEZ-BUCKINGHAM, ANTONIO M., Professor of Library and Information Science.B.A., M.L.S., University of Washington; M.A., Harvard University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.

ROSS, STEPHEN T., Professor of Biological Sciences. B.A., University of California, LosAngeles; M.A., California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., University of South Florida.

ROSS, SUSAN R. C., Director of the Center for Science and Mathematics Education and AssistantProfessor of Mathematics. B.S.E., Delta State University; M.S.E., Mississippi State University;Ph.D., University of Georgia.

*ROUSE, DOUG, Adjunct Instructor of Human Performance. M.D., University of Mississippi.

*ROWLEY LUCILLE MARIE, Instructor of Social Work. B.A., University of New Orleans;M.S.W., D.S.W., Tulane University.

*RUEDA-GARCIA, ANA ISABEL, Assistant Professor of Second Language Acquisition. B.A.,Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia, South America; M.A., Illinois State University atBloomington; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

RUSSELL, GAIL SHERRER, Chair of the Department of Geology and Professor of Geology. B.S.,M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University.

RYAN, MAUREEN ANN, Dean of the Honors College and Professor of English. B.A.,Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., Temple University.

SALDA, MICHAEL N., Chair of the Department of English and Associate Professor of English.A.B., A.M., Ph.D., University of Chicago.

SÁNCHEZ-ALONSO, RAFAEL, Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literaturesand Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., Scolasticat de Vanier, Ottawa; M.A., Catholic Universityof America; Ph.D, Tulane University.

*SANCHEZ-LOPEZ, LOURDES, Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., University ofGranada, Spain; M.A.T.L., University of Southern Mississippi, Ph.D., University of Jaen, Spain.

SANIGA, RICHARD DENNIS, Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.S., IndianaUniversity; M.S., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.

SANTANGELO, GEORGE MICHAEL, Professor of Biological Sciences. B.A., University ofPennsylvania; Ph.D., Yale University.

SANTELL, ROSS, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Food Systems. B.S., M.S., The Universityof Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Michigan State University.

SAWYER, W. CHARLES, Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business. B.A.,M.A., St. Mary’s University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas.

SCARBOROUGH, WILLIAM KAUFFMAN, Professor of History. A.B., University of NorthCarolina; M.A., Cornell University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina.

SCHAUB, MARY TURPEN, Assistant Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.A., M.A.,University of Wyoming.

SCHEETZ, RAYMOND WAYNE, Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., Philadelphia College ofPharmacy and Science; M.S., Ph.D., University of Delaware.


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SCIOLINO, MARTINA, Associate Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., State University ofNew York at Buffalo.

SCURFIELD, RAYMOND, Assistant Professor of Social Work–Gulf Coast. B.A., DickinsonCollege; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Southern California-Los Angles.

SEYFARTH, BENJAMIN RAYMOND, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Statistics.B.S., Delta State University; M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D, University ofFlorida.

*SHARP, BETTY SUE HUMPHRIES, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Science. B.A.,M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi.

*SHARP, DAVID, Assistant Professor of Economics, Gulf Coast. B.S., Memphis State; M.A.,Ph.D., University of Memphis.

SHEARER, GLENMORE, JR., Associate Professor of Biological Sciences*. B.S., Murray StateUniversity; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

SHILLER, ALAN MARK, Professor of Marine Science. B.S., California Institute of Technology;Ph.D., University of California, Scripps Institute of Oceanography.

SIDERS, JAMES A., Professor of Special Education. B.S., M.Ed., Bowling Green State University;Ed.D., University of Florida.

SIDERS, JANE Z., Professor of Community Health. B.A., Millsaps College; M.Ed., Ed.D., MemphisState University.

SILTANEN, SUSAN ANN, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Director of GraduateAdmissions, and Professor of Speech Communication. B.A., M.A., University of South Florida;Ph.D., Ohio State University.

SIMS, PATRICIA, Director of the School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Director of Marriageand Family Therapy Program, and Assistant Professor of Family Relations. B.S., M.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi; Ed.D., Auburn University.

SIROCHMAN, RUDY F., Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S., The PennsylvaniaState University; M.S., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.

*SISON, GUSTAVE F. P., JR., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., M.S., Universityof New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.

*SISON, MARY ANN, Visiting Assistant Professor of History, Gulf Coast. B.A., University ofNew Orleans; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.

SKILLING, IAN PAUL, Assistant Professor of Geology. B.S., University of Aston; Ph.D.,University of Lancaster.

SMITH, JAMES PATTERSON, Associate Professor of History, Gulf Coast. B.A., MississippiCollege; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.

*SMITH, KANDY K., Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., The University of SouthernMississippi; M.N., Emory University; D.N.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center.

SMITH, LARRY DEARMAN, Professor of Music. B.M, M.M., University of Mississippi; D.M.A.,Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

SMITH, MARGARET DONALDSON, Professor of Educational Leadership and Research. B.A.,West Virginia Wesleyan College; M.A., Ed.D., West Virginia University; J.D., West VirginiaUniversity College of Law.

SMITH, MICHAEL CLAY, Professor of Criminal Justice. L.L.B., Mississippi College; B.A., WestVirginia Institute of Technology; M.A., University of Detroit; L.L.M., Tulane University; D. Min.,The University of the South; Ed.D., West Virginia University.

*SMITH, PETER M., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Marine Science. B.S., Carnegie-MellonUniversity; M.A., University of California; Ph.D., Nova University.

SMITH, W. ROBERT, Director of the School of Accountancy and Information Systems and AssociateProfessor of Accounting. B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

SMITHKA, PAULA JEAN, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion. B.S., B.A., Universityof North Carolina, Charlotte; M.A., Ph.D., Tulane University.


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SPRUILL, MARJORIE JULIAN, Professor of History. B.A., University of North Carolina,M.A.T., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia.

STANBERRY, ANNE, Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies. B.S., M.S., East CarolinaUniversity; Ph.D., Kansas State University.

*STOKES, JEFFERY, Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., Weber State College; M.A.,University of Utah; Ph.D., Indiana University.

STOREY, ROBSON FREELAND, Professor of Polymer Science. B.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; Ph.D., University of Akron.

STRINGER, GARY ALLEN, Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

STRINGER, MARY ANN, Dean of the College of The Arts and Associate Professor of Music.B.A., Oklahoma University; M.M., The University of Southern Mississippi; D.M.A., University ofOklahoma.

STUCK, KENNETH C., Assistant Professor of Coastal Sciences. B.S., University of New Orleans;M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham.

*STUFF, JANICE E., Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Food Systems. A.B., Drury College; M.S.,Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Texas.

SULENTIC, MARGARET-MARY, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.A.,M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

SUTHERLAND, ANDREW CHARLES, Assistant Professor of Theatre. B.A., California StateUniversity at Sacramento; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University.

SWAGER, RONALD JOHN, Professor of Economic Development. A.B., A.M., Ph.D., Universityof Illinois.

TARDY, CHARLES HOLMAN, Chair of the Department of Speech Communication and Professorof Speech Communication. B.A., Mississippi State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.

TAYLOR, WALTON R. L., Professor of Finance, Gulf Coast. B.S., California State University;Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

TAYLOR, WILLIAM BANKS III, Professor of Criminal Justice. B.A., M.A., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of London.

TELLER, HENRY EMANUEL, Jr., Associate Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences. B.A.,Livingston University; M.A., Ed.D., University of Alabama.

*TENG, CHUNG-CHU, Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., National Cheng-KungUniversity, Taiwan; M.S., Ph.D., Oregon State University.

TERRIO, LEELEN M., Associate Professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Supervisor ofAudiology Clinic. B.A., Nicholls State University; M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi;Ph.D., Florida State University.

THAMES, DANA G., Chair of the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Educationand Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.S., M.Ed., The University of Southern Mississippi;Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

THAMES, SHELBY FRELAND, President of the University of Southern Mississippi,Distinguished University Research Professor of Polymer Science. B.S., M.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Tennessee.

THOMPSON, ROBERT ALAN, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., M.S., SouthwestTexas State University; Ph.D., Sam Houston State University.

THRASH, JOE BARHAM, JR., Associate Professor of Mathematics, Gulf Coast. B.S., M.S., LamarState College; Ph.D., Texas Tech University.

TINGSTROM, DANIEL H., Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of New Orleans; M.S.,Mississippi State University; Ph.D., Tulane University.

TOPPING, SHARON, Associate Professor of Management. B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState University; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham.

TORRES, JENNIFER A., Chair of the Department of Art and Professor of Art. B.F.A., CooperUnion; M.F.A., University of Georgia.

TRAYLOR, JOAN, Coordinator of Interior Design Program and Associate Professor of Interior


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Design. B.S., M.S., Western Kentucky University.

TREVINO, LEN, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance and International Business.B.B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University at Bloomington.

*TREYBIG, JOEL, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M.E., Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory ofMusic; M.M., University of Akron; D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin.

*TRUDELL, MARY, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; M.A., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of Florida.

TURNER, HEATHER ELISE, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of the South;M.S., Mississippi State University.

*TURNER, ROBERT W., Instructor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Mississippi.

UNNOLD, YVONNE, Assistant Professor of Spanish and German. B.A., University of California-Davis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington-Seattle.

URBAN, MAREK W., Professor of Polymer Science. B.S., University of Mining and Metallurgy,Cracow; M.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., Michigan Technological University.

VAJPAYEE, S. KANT, Professor of Engineering Technology. B.S., Patna University; M.M.E.,Jadavpur University; Ph.D., University of Birmingham.

VAN HOUTEN, HAROLD D. III, Professor of Art. B.F.A., Alfred University; M.F.A.,Pennsylvania State University.

*VAN NIEKERK, FREDERIK, Adjunct Professor of Mathematics. D.Sc., University of Pretoria.

VELASQUEZ, BENITO, Assistant Professor of Human Performance. B.S., M.Ed., University ofArizona; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University.

VEST, MICHAEL JEFFREY, Associate Professor of Management. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., VirginiaPolytechnic Institute & State University.

VILLEPONTEAUX, MARY, Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of Charleston; M.A.,University of Sussex; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

WAGNER, WILLIAM G., Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania;M.Ed., University of Vermont; Ph.D., University of Florida.

WALDOFF, STANLEY, Professor of Music. B.S., M.S., Julliard School of Music; Ed.D.,Columbia University.

WALES, ROBERT WARE, Professor of Geography. B.S., M.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D.,University of Kansas.

WALKER, DAVID W., Associate Professor of Special Education. B.S., The Ohio State University;M.A., University of Minnesota; Ed.D., Ball State University.

WALKER, SHARON, Associate Dean for Outreach, Institute of Marine Sciences and Professor ofCoastal Sciences. B.S., Millsaps College; M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., The Universityof Southern Mississippi.

WALKER, THOMAS, Director of the School of Library and Information Science and AssociateProfessor of Library Science. B.M., University of Colorado-Boulder; M.M., NorthwesternUniversity; M.A., The University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.

WALLACE, ANNE DENICE, Professor of English. B.A., M.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D.,University of Texas, Austin.

*WALLEY, VICKY, Instructor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.N., The University of Mississippi MedicalCenter.

WALTMAN, JEROLD LLOYD, Professor of Political Science. B.A., Louisiana Tech University;M.A., University of Denver; Ph.D., Indiana University.

*WALTON, SHANA, Instructor of Anthropology and Sociology. B.A., Louisiana Tech University;M.A., Ph.D., Tulane University.

WANG, SHIAO YU, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences. B.S., William Carey College;M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

WARD, HARRY CALVIN, JR., Professor of Art. B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi;M.A., East Tennessee State University.


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*WARD, PATTY, Adjunct Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi.

WATSON, KENNETH V., Associate Professor of English. A.B., Kenyon College; M.A.,University of Vermont; Ph.D., Duke University.

WATSON, WILLIAM L., Associate Professor of English, Gulf Coast. B.A., Western IllinoisUniversity; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University.

*WEBB, THOMAS ROBERT, Instructor of Family and Consumer Sciences. B.S., M.S., TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi.

WEBSTER, MICHAEL J., Associate Professor of Human Performance. B.S., Oregon StateUniversity; M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., Auburn University.

*WEIDEMANN, ALAN, Adjunct Professor of Marine Science. B.S., M.S., North Dakota StateUniversity; M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester.

WEINAUER, ELLEN M., Associate Professor of English. B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A.,Ph.D., Indiana University.

*WELLS, DAVID E., Adjunct Professor of Hydrographic Science. B.S., Mount Allison University;M.S., University of British Columbia; Ph.D., University of New Brunswick.

WERTZ, DAVID LEE, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S., Arkansas State University;M.S., Ph.D., University of Arkansas.

WESLEY, ANDREA LOTT, Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Texas Woman’s University;Ph.D., Florida State University.

WHEELER, DAVID MARK, Professor of English. A.B., University of Illinois; M.A., Universityof Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.

*WHITE, ELINOR, Adjunct Professor of Library and Information Science. B.S., East Central StateUniversity, Ada, Oklahoma; M.Ed., West Texas State University; M.L.S., Ph.D., Texas Woman’sUniversity.

*WHITE, J. ELAINE, Assistant Professor of English—Gulf Coast Division. B.A., University ofNorth Texas; M.Ed., East Central University Ada, Oklahoma; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

WHITEHEAD, JOE B., Jr., Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and AssociateProfessor of Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S., Delta State University;M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University.

WHITESELL, FRANK COOK, Associate Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business.B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Tulane University.

WHITING, MELISSA E., Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction. B.A., M.A.,University of Tulsa; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.

WHORTON, JAMES E., Professor of Special Education. B.S.E., Arkansas State Teachers College;M.S.E., State College of Arkansas; Ed.D., Colorado State College.

WIESENBURG, DENIS A., Chair of the Department of Marine Science and Professor of MarineScience. B.A., Duke University; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

WIEST, ANDREW ALLEN, Associate Professor of History. B.S., M.A., The University ofSouthern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago.

WIGGINS, ROBERT GENE, Professor of Journalism. B.S., M.S., The University of SouthernMississippi; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.

WILDER, PAUL J., Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology. B.S., University of Vermont; M.S.,University of Central Florida.

WILLIAMS, ALVIN JEROME, Chair of the Department of Marketing and Management andProfessor of Marketing. B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., University ofAlabama; Ph.D., University of Arkansas.

WILLIAMS, DONALD LEE, Associate Professor of Geography. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University ofKansas.

WILLIAMS, JAMES O., Vice President of USM Gulf Coast and Professor of EducationalAdministration, Gulf Coast. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Auburn University.

WILSON-KIMBER, MARIAN, Associate Professor of Music. B.A., University of North Carolinaat Greensboro; M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University.


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WOLFE, JAMES HASTINGS, Professor of Political Science. B.A., Harvard College; M.A.,University of Connecticut; Ph.D., University of Maryland.

*WOLTERS, WILLIAM R., Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences. B.A., Hope College; M.S.,Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., Purdue University.

WOOD, FORREST EDWARDS, JR., Professor of Philosophy and Religion. B.A., BaylorUniversity; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

WOOTON, JOHN, Associate Professor of Music. B.M., University of Southwest Louisiana; M.M.,University of North Texas; D.M.A., University of Iowa.

XIE, DEXUAN, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., M.S., Hunan University; Ph.D,University of Houston.

YADRICK, M. KATHLEEN, Academic Coordinator, Nutrition and Food Systems of the School ofFamily and Consumer Sciences and Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition. B.S., M.S.,Michigan State University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University.

*YATES, CAMILLE, Research Scientist, Institute for Disabilities Studies, and Instructor of SpecialEducation. B.S., Mississippi University for Women; M.S., M.Ed., Delta State University; Ph.D.,The University of Southern Mississippi.

YOUNG, AMY L., Associate Professor of Anthropology. B.A., University of Louisville; M.A.,Ph.D., University of Tennessee.

YSSEL, JOHAN C., Associate Professor of Journalism. B.A., Potchefstroom University; B.A.,Rand Agrikaans University; M.S.J., West Virginia University; DLitt et Phil., University of SouthAfrica.

YUEN, STEVE CHI-YIN, Professor of Technology Education. B.Ed., National Taiwan NormalUniversity; M.A., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

ZANTOW, KENNETH, Assistant Professor of Management, Gulf Coast. B.A., Southern IllinoisUniversity; M.B.A., Pittsburgh State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas.



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AAbsences.........................................................................28Academic Calendar..........................................................1Academic Honesty.........................................................28Academic Information, General ...................................27Accrediting Agencies .....................................................8Accountancy, School of Professional...........................66Accounting...................................................................207Add/Drop/Withdrawal...................................................27Administration, Officers of .........................................320Administration, Educational .........................................84Administration and Teaching (HPR) .........................120Administration of Justice ............................................208Administrative Withdrawal...........................................30Admission Application, Deadlines for Graduate.........12Admission, Conditional ....................................13, 14, 15Admission, Doctoral Programs.....................................14Admission, International ...............................................17Admission, Masters Programs......................................13Admission Requirements and Procedures ...................12Admission Review.........................................................12Admission, Specialists Programs..................................14Admissions Office ...........................................................9Adult Education......................................................90,207Alumni Association .........................................................6American Studies.........................................................208Americans with Disabilities Act .....................................6Anthropology.......................................................137, 208Anthropology and History, Dual Degree...................138Anthropology and Library and Information

Science, Dual Degree .............................................139Anthropology and Sociology, Department of............137Application, Deadlines for Graduate Admission.........12Applying for Admission, Procedures for .....................16Architectural Engineering Technology......................210Art .................................................................................210Art, Department of.........................................................44Art Education.........................................................44, 212Arts, College of The ......................................................43Art, Studio ......................................................................45Audiology.....................................................................163Automobiles on Campus...............................................40

BBiological Sciences .....................................................212Biological Sciences, Department of....................177,190Board ..............................................................................32Board of Trustees ........................................................319Business Administration, College of ...........................62Business Technology Education .........................99, 218

Business Administration ...............................................64

CCalendar ...........................................................................1Career Planning and Placement ...................................40Center for Community Health ...................................105Center for Macromolecular Photochemistry andPhotophysics ..............................................................186

Center for Molecular andCellular Biosciences ..................................................186

Center for Science and Mathematics Education........201

Chemistry and Biochemistry .............................192, 219Child Development ............................................110, 222Church Music.................................................................50Clinic (Health Services) ...............................................40Clinical Psychology.......................................................95Coastal Sciences ..........................................................223Coastal Sciences, Department of ................................170

Communication ..........................................................158Communication, School of ........................................156Community Health, Center for ...................................105Community Health Sciences ......................................225Comparative and International Politics ......................160Computational Science ......................189, 194, 196, 199Computer Engineering Technology ..........................226Computer Science .......................................................227Computer Science and Statistics .......................193, 230Conditional Admission .........................................14, 15Conducting (Music).......................................................51Continuing Education (Fees) ........................................38Continuing Education and Distance Learning...........134Construction Engineering Technology ......................230Cook Library, The Joseph Anderson..............................7Cooperative Education ...........................37, 40, 100, 231Correspondence....................(Behind Table of Contents)Counseling and Personnel Services..............................95Counseling Center, University......................................42Counseling Psychology...........................................95, 98Course Descriptions ....................................................206Course Loads .................................................................28Coursework ....................................................................27Cox Library, The Richard G. ..........................................7Credit Hours.......................................................19, 21, 23Credit Hour Limitations ...................................19, 21, 23Criminal Justice ..........................................................231Criminal Justice, Department of .................................140Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education ...71, 77Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary....................233Curriculum and Instruction: Reading.........................235Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary .....................235

DDance ...........................................................................237Deadlines........................................................................12Degree Programs Offered .............................................10Degree Requirements, General.....................................19Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ..................6Disability Accommodations (ODA), Office of ...........41Dissertation ...............................................................23 24Dissertation Deadline Schedule, Thesis/......................26Doctoral Degree Requirements (See Departments) ....23Doctoral Committee ......................................................23Doctoral Documents......................................................25

EEarly Childhood Education.....................................74, 78Early Intervention ........................................................109Economic Development and Planning.......................128Economic Development..............................................237Economics....................................................................239Education and Psychology, College of .......................69

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Education of the Deaf .................................................163Educational Administration .................................84, 239Educational Leadership and Research .........................84Educational Research ...................................................85Electronics Engineering Technology .........................241Elementary Education.......................................74, 78, 81Engineering Technology.............................................241Engineering Technology, School of ..........................187English .........................................................................242English, Department of ...............................................142English Language Institute .........................................131Environmental Science ......................................187, 246Epidemiology and Biostatistics ..................................107Equal Educational Policy.........(Back side of Title Page)Examinations (See Departments) ................................37Exercise Physiology ....................................................122Exercise Science ..........................................................117Expenses, Student .........................................................32Experimental Psychology .............................................98

FFacilities and Student Services......................................40Faculty .........................................................................319Faculty, Limitations on..................................................16Family and Consumer Sciences .........................108, 246Family and Consumer Studies....................................110Family Educational Rights .............................................5Family Housing..............................................................33Family Studies .............................................................247Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Studies ............248Fees, Payment of............................................................35Fees, Schedule of ...........................................................36Fees, Special ..................................................................36Fields of Instruction, Abbreviations ...........................206Finance ........................................................................248Financial Assistance for Graduate Students.................35Financial Information, Other.........................................35Food Services.................................................................34Foreign Languages (Requirement)(See Departments) .......................................................20

Foreign Languages and Literatures, Department of ...........................................................143

Foreign Languages ......................................................249Forensic Science .........................................................252Formulation Science, Institute for ..............................187French ..........................................................................249Full-Time Student Expenses.........................................36

GGeneral Information.........................................................5General Studies............................................................252General Tuition ..............................................................32Geography....................................................................252Geography, Department of .........................................130Geology ...............................................................194, 254German ........................................................................250Gerontology .................................................................104Grade Review Policy ....................................................29Grading System .............................................................29Graduate Council.....................................................9, 321

Graduate Management Test..................See DepartmentsGraduate Record Examinations............See DepartmentsGraduate School, The ......................................................9Graduate Student Association.......................................10Graduation Exercises...................................See CalendarGreek ............................................................................250Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) .................169Gulf Coast Research LaboratorySummer Academic Program.....................................176

Gulf Coast, USM ........................................................204Gunn Educational Materials Center, The.......................7

HHealth and Human Sciences, College of ...................102Health Education .........................................................107Health Policy and Administration ..............................107Health Services .............................................................41Higher Education Administration.................................84History .........................................................................255History, Department of................................................144History and Library and Information

Science, Dual Degree .............................................153History and Literature (Music) .....................................51History, International Studies......................................146History, Military ..........................................................146Hospitality Management.............................................259Housing ..........................................................................33Human Nutrition..........................................................111Human Performance ........................................117, 120Human Performance and Recreation ................115, 260Human Performance andRecreation, School of ...............................................115

Human Subjects in Research, The Use of....................30Hydrographic Science.........................................175, 263

IID Cards ........................................................................33Industrial Engineering Technology ...........................264Industrial/Organizational Psychology ..........................98Information, General........................................................5Institute for Formulation Science ...............................187Institution Management ..............................................112Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee............31Institutional Review Board ...........................................30Instructional Technology ....................................101, 264Insurance, Real Estate and .........................................301Interdisciplinary Gerontology.....................................104Interior Design ............................................................265International Admissions...............................................17International and ContinuingEducation, College of ...............................................127

International Business ................................................265International Development .................................129, 265International Education, Center for ............................131International Programs, The Office of .......................132International Student Affairs, Office of .........10, 17, 133Introduction ......................................................................3Italian............................................................................250

Index 349Index

JJackson County Center................................................204Journalism ...................................................................266Juvenile Justice ............................................................141

KKeesler Center .............................................................204

LLanguage, Foreign (See Departments).........................20Late Registration Fee...............................................35, 37Latin .............................................................................250Liberal Arts, College of ..............................................135Library and Information Science ...............................266Library and Information Science, School of .............149Library Media Specialist Licensure............................153Library Services ...............................................................7Limitations on Faculty...................................................16

MMcCain Library and Archives, The William David......7Macromolecular Photochemistry andPhotophysics, Center for ...........................................186

Management ................................................................268Management Information Systems ...........................269Marine Education Center and

Aquarium, J. L. Scott................................................169Marine Science ...........................................................269Marine Science, Department of .................................173Marine Sciences, College of .......................................168Marketing ....................................................................272Marriage and Family Therapy ....................................112Mass Communication .................................................272Master of Business Administration ............................274Master’s Committee ......................................................19Master’s Degree Requirements (See Departments) ....19Mathematical Sciences, School of..............................189Mathematics.................................................................274Mathematics , Department of......................................195Mathematics Refresher and Enrichment Program ....276Medical Technology ..........................................197, 277Military Personnel Residence .......................................39Miller Analogies Test............................See DepartmentsMississippi Polymer Institute......................................187Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Center for........186Museum of Art.................................................................7Music, School of ...........................................................46Music ............................................................................278Music Education .............................................52, 59, 280Music Fees ....................................................................37Music History and Literature ........................................51Music Performance Studies .......................................282Music Resource Center, The...........................................7Musical Arts Degree......................................................57

NNon-Degree Student ......................................................15Nursing ........................................................................284Nursing, College of .....................................................171Nutrition and Food Systems ...............................113, 287

OOakridge Associated Universities...................................5Occupational Health and Safety .................................107Occupational Education ..............................................100Out-of-State Fee (Non-resident) ...................................36

PPart-Time Students ........................................................36Payment of Fees (Other Financial Information) .........35Performance (Music).....................................................47Philosophy ...................................................................289Philosophy and Religion, Department of...................159Physical Education .....................................................118Physics .................................................................198, 290Physics and Astronomy, Department of ....................198Placement Center ..........................................................40Planning .......................................................................291Political Science...........................................................292Political Science, Department of ...............................157Polymer Institute, Mississippi.....................................187Polymer Physics...........................................................199Polymer Science .........................................................293Polymers and High Performance Materials...............199Post Office Box .............................................................33Privacy Rights ..................................................................5Probation ........................................................................29Professional Accountancy, School of...........................66Psychology...................................................................294Psychology, Department of...........................................94Public Health................................................................106Public Health Nutrition ...............................................107Public Law Administration ........................................161Public Relations ...........................................................158Publications ......................................................................5Purpose Statement ...........................................................4

QQualifying EntranceExaminations .......................................See Departments

RRadio-Television-Film ...............................................300Reading ...................................................................74, 79Real Estate ...................................................................301Recreation ....................................................................118Recreational Sports........................................................41Refund Policy ................................................................38Registration (See Calendar) .........................................27Registration, Late (Fee)...........................................35, 37Regular Admission............................................13, 14, 15Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ..............................................5Religion ...............................................................159, 301Research and Foundations .........................................302Research Laboratory, Gulf Coast ...............................169Research Policies ...........................................................30

Institutional Review BoardInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Residence Life, Department of .....................................33Residency, Doctoral.......................................................23Residency Reguations ...................................................38Retention of Students ......................................................5Room and Board............................................................36

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School Library Media..................................................153School Psychology ........................................................99Science and Mathematics Education..........................303Science and Mathematics Education, Center for.......201Science and Technology, College of .........................184Scientific Computing ..........................................189, 305Secondary Education ........................................74, 79, 82Seniors, Permission to Register for

Graduate Credit.........................................................16Sexual Harassment...........................................................6Social Work .................................................................306Social Work, School of ..............................................122Sociology .....................................................................307Software Engineering Technology.............................308Spanish ........................................................................251Special Education..................................................75, 309Special Fees and Expenses ...........................................36Specialist’s Degree

Requirements (See Departments) ............................21Speech and Hearing Sciences .....................................311Speech and Hearing Sciences, Department of ..........162Speech Communication .............................................313Speech-Language Pathology .....................................163Sport Administration ...................................................119Statistics Requirements ........................See DepartmentsStennis Space Center ...................................................204Student Association, Graduate......................................10Student Expenses and Financial Aid ............................32Student Services.............................................................40Studio Art .......................................................................45

TTechnical and Occupational Education ..........................................................100, 314

Technology Education, Department of .......................99Telephone Service ........................................................32TESOL (Teaching Englishto Speakers of Other Languages...............................252

Theatre .........................................................................316Theatre and Dance, Department of...............................60Therapy ........................................................................317Theory and Composition (Music) ................................52Thesis/Dissertation Deadline Schedule........................26Thesis Requirements .............................See DepartmentsTime Limitations ...............................................19, 21, 23TOEFL (See Departments) ...........................................17Toxicology ..................................................................317Transcripts......................................................................30Tuition, General ...........................................................32

UUndergraduate Seniors ..................................................16University Libraries .........................................................7University Mission (Purpose Statement)........................4University Press ..............................................................6University Union, R. C. Cook.......................................41USM Gulf Coast .........................................................204

VVocational Education ..................................................100Veterans Affairs .............................................................42

W-X-Y-ZWithdrawal.....................................................................27Withdrawal, Administrative..........................................30Woodwind Performance and Pedagogy.......................52Women’s Studies ................................................166, 318Workforce Training and Development ......................188

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FEBRUARYS M T W T F S

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APRILS M T W T F S

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MAYS M T W T F S

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SEPTEMBERS M T W T F S

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JULYS M T W T F S

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SEPTEMBERS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30


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DECEMBERS M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

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